Whale's tooth incised on one side with clipper ship flying American flag, three small buildings at one side, large 5-pointed and wreathed star overhead; on other side, a tree with red fruit. Tip of tooth decorated with leaf and berry design; base of tooth has cross-hatched band with serrated pattern on edge, each point having a central red dot.
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mid-19th century
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