20th C. To include: (A) Monochrome polished and engraved sperm whale tooth. Recto features three nude women, probably sirens. Signed “SB 79”. Verso features an American ship under sail approaching rocks. 5 1/2″ long. (B) Polished and engraved monochrome sperm whale tooth. Recto features a ship under sail. Signed “SB 79”. Verso shows a ship under sail. 5 1/2″ long. (C) Polished and engraved monochrome sperm whale tooth featuring a whaling scene. Signed “ADJ” with blank verso. 4″ long. (D) Polished and engraved monochrome sperm whale tooth featuring an American ship under sail and a sea monster. Signed “SB / Steven Belies”. 4 1/4″ long. Shipping restriction: This lot is not available to be shipped out of Massachusetts. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation prior to sale. (A) Minor chips to base. (B) Minor chips to base. (C) Several chips and minor age cracks on base. (D) Good condition.
