A Fine Pair of Whaleman Polychrome Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Teeth, circa 1850, the first depicting a seated Lady Liberty behind a Federal shield with “Liberty” banner, holding a liberty hat looking in the direction of the second tooth with Jack Tar seated on a cannon on the deck of the Constitution while holding a boarding pike. The reverse of each tooth depicts young girls in fancy dress and red hats, one holding a riding crop and piece of printed paper. Mounted on a shaped and stepped down mahogany stand.
Teeth Height 5 in. x 2 ¼ in.
Chips to both tips and bases.
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