Scrimshaw Turban Shell Carved with the Leviathan
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Scrimshaw Turban Shell Carved with the Leviathan
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1850-1859
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1858
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973028453232
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