Galerie Delalande Paris

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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19th century sperm whale tooth representing an English sailor.
19th century sperm whale tooth representing an English sailor.

 

19th century sperm whale tooth representing an English sailor.
19th century sperm whale tooth representing an English sailor.