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Lot 656

Sale 261 - Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts
Oct 14, 2013 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$800 - 1,200
Price Realized
$2,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

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An American Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, 19th century, commemorating the War of 1812, bearing the slogan Free Trade & Sailors Rights, Don't Give Up the Ship, further decorated with various scenes including an eagle on an anchor, Lady Liberty holding a flag, a cannon with cannon balls, two ships, a lighthouse and a putto holding a laurel branch; approximate weight 11.03 ozt. Length 5 1/4 inches.

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