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A Late 19th/Early 20th Century extremely rare scrimshaw

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century extremely rare scrimshaw
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century extremely rare scrimshaw Whale Tooth commemorating the War of 1812 with Captain James Lawrence, commanding the USS Chesapeake, mortally wounded in June 1812, and who originated the "Don't Give Up The Ship" phrase which his friend Oliver Hazard Perry (178-1819) adopted and used on his naval battle flag. Executed with exquisite detail and workmanship naval battle flag. Species: Whale. UNITED STATES SHIPPING ONLY, WILL NOT EXPORT. THIS LOT IS FOR SALE ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, AND WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A UNITED STATES ADDRESS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNING BIDDER TO OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION, PERMITS OR PAPERWORK NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY FEDERAL TRADE REGULATIONS RELATED TO ENDANGERED SPECIES. (Size: See second photo for measurement.) Photos are part of the description representing the condition report. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos.