Carved and Polychrome Decorated Whales Tooth

Description:

Carved and Polychrome Decorated Whale's Tooth, mid-19th century, obverse depicting a classical domed building with columns, probably a state capitol, flying an American flag, reverse depicting a classical building with columned portico, a tree to the left, beneath an American eagle, shield, and flags, an olive branch below, enhanced with faded colors of blue, green, and red, (1/2-inch age crack at the base),lg. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600