"19th Century Sperm Whale Tooth Representing A Valiant English Sailor"
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.