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ELEPHANT TUSK SCRIMSHAW BRITISH ABYSSINIA CAMPAIGN

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ELEPHANT TUSK SCRIMSHAW BRITISH ABYSSINIA CAMPAIGN
ELEPHANT TUSK SCRIMSHAW BRITISH ABYSSINIA CAMPAIGN A pair of elephant ivory tusks with scrimshaw type design work showing the British campaign of Abyssinia (Ethiopian empire) of 1868. This well executed work show Sir Robert Napier and British and Indian troops at the battle of Arogi, and King Theodore of Abyssinia and the storming of Magdala. The Abyssinian campaign was a decisive British victory and was the first time that the breach loading Snider rifle was used in battle. Size: 16" Condition: VGC EST. $1000-1500