AMERICAN FEDERAL SCRIMSHAWED WALRUS TUSK,Probably first quarter 19th century. Tip carved as eagle head; finely detailed scrimshaw decoration of whaling ship and five elaborate figures including goddess with shield, billowing 20-star American flags, eagle and banner reading "Liberty and Freedom", woman with fishing net, warrior ridng horse into battle with wild cat and trident with billowing flag lettered "The King of the Sea" - L: 24 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of U.S. Naval Captain Bladen Dulany Claggett, through family descent.
