Whaleman Made Tortoiseshell, Whale Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Watch Tower, mid 19th century, with tintype of the owner’s two children in a photo studio beneath the watch compartment and both flanked by turned and carved whale ivory pillars and molding mounted on a stepdown base with mother-of-pearl inlaid diamonds, star, ovals, plaque, etc. The tortoiseshell back plates and 3-tiers with finely cutout scrolls, 4 side window panels with Godey fashion dressed ladies. The top is mounted with a whalebone hanging ring and 2 turned finials.
Height 9 ½ in. Width 7 ¾ in. Depth 4 ½ in.
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