S/3276 Antique 19th Century Vegetable Ivory Scrimshaw Candle Snuffer

An unusual vegetable ivory scrimshaw type candle snuffer, having incised decoration depicting a fish and two cutlasses. The base is bound with waxed twine.

Sold 3½ in. (9 cm.) High
1½ in. (4 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1820