SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH, LINCOLN
19th c. tooth with 20th c. carving
oval portrait of President Lincoln, framed by eagle holding two American flags at crest, flag to each side, and cannon below, E PLURIBUS UNUM on ribbon; the reverse with Liberty holding an American flag and a sword, inscribed GOD, OUR COUNTRY AND LIBERTY, 4"
By descent from a New Jersey private collector.
Old crack through Liberty, other small minor cracks.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 311 : SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH, LINCOLN
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