A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR"

Lot #9 - A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR"

Auction House:

Mossgreen
Sale Name:

Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
Sale Date:

19 May 2015 ~ 2pm
Lot #:

9
Lot Description:

A scrimshaw whales tooth engraved with whaling scene & mermaid, inscribed "VIVE LAMOUR"
Originally this tooth was a TABUA (Fijian chieftains necklace), 19th Century. 15cm
Estimate:

A$600 - 1,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Precious Objects

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.