Sold for $6,100
Fine Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850, the recto with stern view of a top-rate British Man-O-War, circa 1790, flying the symbol of England’s Saint George’s Cross, boasting approximately 110 guns on four decks with more than 850 crewmen; the verso engraving covers most of the tooth and depicts a full portrait of a high couture female standing on speckled ground pulling up her skirt to expose an embroidered petticoat, striped shoes, polychrome belt and broad hat and earring, holding a sophisticated pose.
Length 7 1/8 in. Width 2 ½ in.
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