$770
Large Whale's Tooth Inscribed with the Story of a Whaling Incident, early 19th century, the partially legible inscription reads "Tooth of an --- ----- Whale taken in the South pacific Ocean March AD 1833 by --- Ship Marcus of Fair haven (illegible) Killed by the (illegible) crew/Henry Merchant Master/Wm Dogget (illegible) Henry Fowler (illegible) oarsman," (chips, wear to inscription), lg. 8 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07