Miscellaneous
Lot 3030 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST) Miscellaneous
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $480
SCRIMSHAW, 19th century, sperm whale tooth, engraved with a portrait of General Robert E. Lee, the reverse depicting him on horseback, "Lee on Traveler (sic)", (120mm long). Very fine.
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