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19th-century Carved Whale Ivory Swan
Wonderful sailor-carved swan with nice mellow patina. This swan was skillfully carved from a whale tooth, probably in the mid-19th-century, and is reminiscent of swan pie crimpers and canes of the same period. This is the only whimsey I have seen. Measures 3.5” in length..
INVENTORY #1088   

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