557 . AMERICAN LARGE FOLK ART WHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH , circa 1860 , depicting an American bark sailing home above Christ on a Cross , the reverse with “ R ” in a circle above an eagle ; a full length Scotchman on the narrow side of the tooth . Height 6 ½ in . Width 3 ½ in . 3,000 / 5,000
558 . MARITIME DIORAMA OF 3-MASTED CLIPPER APPROACHING HEADLAND , circa 1880 , paper sails , figure at the helm , tacks as light beam , composition ocean , oil on wood sky with unusual rear bump-out to accommodate a full model . Height 18 in . Length 26 in . Depth 5 in . 500 / 700
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