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520. FINE SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1850, the obverse with stern view of a top-rate British Man-O-War,
circa 1790, flying the symbol of England’s Saint George’s Cross, boasting approximately 110 guns on four decks with more than
850 crewmen; the verso engraving covers most of the tooth and depicts a full portrait of a high couture lady standing on speckled
ground pulling up her skirt to expose an embroidered petticoat, striped shoes, polychrome belt and broad hat and earring, holding a
sophisticated pose. Height 7 1/8 in. Width 2 ½ in. 7,000/10,000
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