Antique Carved Sperm Whale Tooth

The finest carved sperm whale tooth we have ever offered. Marked "United States of America 1853, Friedrich Hagemann, Schiff Dakotah." Patriotic eagle with U.S. flags, cannon and cannon balls, and drum on one side. Detailed whaling scene on the other side. Serpent carved into tip. Incredible detail by a master engraver. Ex. Jeff Cohen Collection. Measures 7.75" long.

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