A mounted narwhal tusk

A mounted narwhal tusk Monodon monoceros, silver; carved wooden base with gilding. In three parts, connected with cuffs. Tip possibly replaced, with a small chip at the top; a break-out near the upper third has been reinserted; an old drilled hole at a height of 20 cm from the bottom, presumably from an earlier mounting. Length 187.5, height including foot 197 cm.

Stima:€10,000

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