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196. EXCEPTIONAL WHALEMAN MADE WHALE IVORY AND WOOD WATCH TOWER, circa 1850, the shaped and
reeded base of lignum vitae on ivory ball feet, the back towering plate cut out of rosewood and mounted with 3 ebony crown molded
shelves, all embellished with solid sperm whale ivory turned and carved columns, 13 spikes (3 of open-work and columns), 2 galleries
and multiple applied decorations, assembled with 8 dovetailed components. Height 17 ¼ in. Width 8 ½ in. Depth 4 ¼ in.
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