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A fine and RARE 19th century sailor carved whale ivory desk seal in the form of a clenched fist
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Antique Scrimshaw and Whaling Items

A fine and RARE 19th century sailor carved whale ivory desk seal in the form of a clenched fist

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THIS IS THE SINGLE BEST EXAMPLE OF A WHALE IVORY CLENCHED FIST OBJECT THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Made into a desk seal with the initial "R" engraved into the brass matrix. Length: 5"

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Antique Scrimshaw and Whaling Items
Item No.
KFA-17172
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