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Description
It is a piece of scrimshaw with two drawings on it; one on either side. One is of a a woman looking out at a ship, and the ship says HOPE on one of the sails. The woman also appears to be leaning on something but i dont know what it is. On the reverse side is a picture of a ship and an anchor. There is also a design around the tip of the tooth that is a bunch of triangles.
Category
Decorative Arts
Medium
ivory
Distinguishing marks
none that i can find
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
about 6 or 7 inches long
Weight
heavy for its size, a few pounds at least
History
it was given to my father as a gift by a museum curator, thats really all i know
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Price Paid (If known)
gift from my fathers friend, a museum curator
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