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304. SAILOR CARVED SCRIMSHAW whale
ivory RING, 19th Century, in the form of a tome with
circular abalone inlay.

305. RARE AND PERHAPS UNIQUE TURNED
WHALEBONE, WALRUS, EBONY, AND MAHOGANY
SPIN TOY, 19th century, the toy top is composed of alternating
bands of whalebone and exotic wood with a central whalebone
shaft and walrus tusk handle and a sperm whale tooth pull.
7 ½ in. x 7 ¾ in.

306. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED POLYCHROME SPERM WHALE TOOTH,
circa 1830-1850, French war ship with cannons at the lighthouse, the verso with sailor
pointing and holding a saber by an American Flag standing on a castellated rampart.
Height 7 ¾ in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions, 1997, Lot 408

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