Sale 79 Lot 1339  

SCRIMSHAW WALRUS TUSK, last quarter 19th century. One side finely carved with four roundels - three depicting whaling and Arctic scenes, one with American emblem and E Pluribus Unum banner; the reverse with brass plaque inscribed "From Companion Geo. W. Melville" - 17 3/4 in. long.
Estimate $600-900

Sold for $860

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