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| Accession no.: | Y: 62/15/22 |
| Title: | Scrimshaw |
| Description: | Tooth 160 mm, monochrome, with detailed but naive images. The pulp cavity is almost occluded. Three-decker; reverse: Patriotic set-piece glorifying King William. |
| Object type: | Scrimshaw |
| Classified name: | 730.235 & 639.245.1 |
| Number of items: | 1 |
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22A.: An early 19th century 3-decked British man-of-war at anchor, displaying the Union Jack, the White ensign and the Cross of St George. Details include flag halliards, channels with deadeyes and metal sheathing on the hull. 22B.: An elaborate patriotic set piece glorifying King William 1V inscribed "W.R." (for William Rex), who reigned from 1830-37. His bust in the Roman style is on a plinth surrounded by British flags, with other patriotic symbols and trophies. |
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