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19C. Rare Bark John & Winthrop Carved Whale Tooth

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19C. Rare Bark John & Winthrop Carved Whale Tooth

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Description

United States,1880
A very stout whales tooth carved with an elaborate landscape depicting ships in a harbor with a bustling city (Most likely San Francisco) full of hills and mountains. The tooth was carved on the John & Winthrop, a whaling ship captained by William T. Shorey who was born in Barbados and was the only black ship captain of the time. He commanded an all African American crew making the John & Winthrop the only all black manned whaling ship in the world.
Tooth
Marked "Bark John & Winthrop 1876 1880" on bottom.
From the collection of a Cranston, Rhode Island estate.
Approx. 3 1/2" t x 3" w x 2" d.

Condition

Natural striations, light surface wear associated with age and use, otherwise good condition.

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19C. Rare Bark John & Winthrop Carved Whale Tooth

Name: 19C. Rare Bark John & Winthrop Carved Whale Tooth
SKU: 168725236
Price: 7250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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