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Australian & Colonial (#448) Closed

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Lot 5A large scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a tallship and inscription on reverse "Tooth Of A Sperm Whale, 90 Foot Long, Caught By The Betsey, Capt. Peters, First South Sea.......1832", ​22cm high

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$3,800 (26 bids)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Australian & Colonial (#448) Closed

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  • A large scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a tallship and inscription on reverse "Tooth Of A Sperm Whale, 90 Foot Long, Caught By The Betsey, Capt. Peters, First South Sea.......1832", ​22cm high
  • A large scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a tallship and inscription on reverse "Tooth Of A Sperm Whale, 90 Foot Long, Caught By The Betsey, Capt. Peters, First South Sea.......1832", ​22cm high - 2