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Australian & Colonial – Antique & Historical (#58MG) Closed

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Lot 9A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR". Originally this tooth was a TUBUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$900 (9 bids)
Estimate: $600 - $1,000

Australian & Colonial – Antique & Historical (#58MG) Closed

Auction Info

  • A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR". Originally this tooth was a TUBUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm
  • A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR". Originally this tooth was a TUBUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm - 2
  • A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR". Originally this tooth was a TUBUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm - 3
  • A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR". Originally this tooth was a TUBUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm - 4