Beautiful vertical sperm whale tooth engraved on both sides representing an English sailor on deck with harpoon, flag and cannon, all surmounting the inscription "VALOUR" (meaning "bravery").
On the back a dove flying above a flowerpot itself placed on a checkered chest.
Magnificent yellowed patina.
Dimension: height 13,2 cm.
England made at the middle of the 19th century.
Reference : D ex MG 15
Price on request.
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