Exceptional Whaleman Made Whale Ivory and Wood Watch Tower, circa 1850, the shaped and reeded base of lignum vitae on ivory ball feet, the back towering plate cut out of rosewood and mounted with 3 ebony crown molded shelves, all embellished with solid sperm whale ivory turned and carved columns, 13 spikes (3 of open-work and columns), 2 galleries and multiple applied decorations.
Height 17 ¼ in. Width 8 ½ in. Depth 4 ¼ in.