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An ivory scrimshaw box, the huntress 19th century, elaborately…
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Melbourne
Date:
26-Oct-2014
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An ivory scrimshaw box, the huntress 19th century, elaborately carved whaling scene to top, inscribed 'In memory of William. C. J. Kirkwood of Boston Mass, aged 25 yrs who fell from aloft and was drowned off cape horn. Feb 10 1850', two plaques to each end reading 'Home sweet home' and 'Home is Where the heart is', with silk lining, (wear to lining) 28 x 9.5 x 6.5
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Unclassified