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Whalebone and Walrus Ivory Decorative Articles

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Whalebone and Walrus Ivory Decorative Articles

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Whalebone and Walrus Ivory Decorative Articles

American, 19th century. A group of four decorative articles carved in whalebone and ivory including two whistles, one in the form of a dog's head, an awl handle with spiral shaft topped with an eagle's head and a crochet hook with clenched fist handle; lg. 6.5 in. (longest).

Provenance: From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition

Large whistle missing bottom of mouthpiece. Small cracks in ivory section of crochet hook.

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Whalebone and Walrus Ivory Decorative Articles

Name: Whalebone and Walrus Ivory Decorative Articles
SKU: 25520479
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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