Choice antique scrimshaw tooth with two sailing ships

Choice antique scrimshaw sperm whale tooth engraved with two ships under sail.

A STARBOARD view portrait of a BARQUE flying a British flag with a house flag "E" and on the reverse a PORT view of a BRIGATINE flying a British flag.

The tooth is probably of English origin circa 1850. The crisp details are finely engraved with a beautiful stylized rendering of the sea.

Very good condition with two stable age cracks.

Size: 6.5 inches long.