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| Whale Ivory Scrimshaw Bodkin |
| This sailor-made bodkin was hand carved from a whale tooth in the 19th century. It has a free-floating ring, incised lines filled with red and green sealing wax, and a mellow patina. It measures 3-7/8 inches.
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