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30. WHALEMAN MADE WATCH TOWER,
circa 1860, constructed of camphorwood with
mother of pearl inlays on all planes with stars, hearts,
diamonds, lines, quarter-rounds, half-round, and full
circles. The three-tier step down tower with lift top
for watch access above two tiers with drawers, the
drawers with turned whale ivory knobs, on carved
ivory scrolled feet and turned tapering finials at each
corner. Height 17 in. Width 14 in. Depth 9 in.
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