Item # 505. ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW NEEDLE CASE
A rare round whale ivory needle case with a line inlay of red sealing wax. Designed to hold about 24 needles.
American origin - Circa 1840 - 1870.
Excellent condition - good patina.
SOLD
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