A Scrimshaw whale tooth, 19th century, decorated with sailing ships and whales, 14.5cm high,...

Various natural? staining throughout. Base with small splits 2cm long. Section missing on base just below the decoration (the side decorated just with a ship). Glass dome with small fritting to base. Tooth simply lifts off, there is a rod fixed to the circular platform base, so the tooth can be completely detached. 121115

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