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After further research, we have now concluded that this paatry jigger is American, made of whale bone, and has baleen collars joining the three sections. It was probably made on a whaling ship as a love token. Similar examples are known to exist. It is a rare and exciting item for a collector.

 

 American Circa 1880

Dimensions

6¾ in. (17 cm.) Wide ½ in. (1.25 cm.) Deep 3 in. (7.5 cm.) High




This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

Stock number

S/2979
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