$1,422
Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, mid to late 19th century, one side depicting a monument with Liberty holding an American shield, with an anchor leaning against the monument, the reverse depicting a spreadwing eagle and American shield, American flag, a gentleman, a horse head, two arrows, a heart, a pistol, and the initials "JA," (minor small cracks around base), ht. 5 1/2 in. On the Liberty side is an abraded area above her right facing hand which appears to have naturally occured.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07