RARE AND UNIQUE SCRIMSHAW AUTOPSY CARVED CASE.

RARE AND UNIQUE SCRIMSHAW AUTOPSY CARVED CASE. Circa 1864. The cylindrical case in two parts, each turned end with 8 small holes. The double sided scrimshaw image depicting the body Col. Potter, with his chest and abdomen open for examination, depicted with a bullet hole in his right thigh, and missing his left foot. His right foot with toe tag. The opposing side scrimshawed with the text “THE AUTOPSEY OF COL. E POTTER BY DR. SOLOMON BALTIMORE APRIL 13, 1864”. The case currently contains 5 sewing implements. SIZE: 6-3/4″ l x 1-1/8″ dia. CONDITION: With good patina and surfaces. Minor age and shrinkage cracks. Overall very good. 9-20542 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2137	$1,265.00	RARE AND UNIQUE SCRIMSHAW AUTOPSY CARVED CASE. Circa 1864. The cylindrical case in two parts, each turned end with 8 small holes. The double sided scrimshaw image depicting the body Col. Potter, with his chest and abdomen open for examination, depicted with a bullet hole in his right thigh, and missing his left foot. His right foot with toe tag. The opposing side scrimshawed with the text “THE AUTOPSEY OF COL. E POTTER BY DR. SOLOMON BALTIMORE APRIL 13, 1864”. The case currently contains 5 sewing implements. SIZE: 6-3/4″ l x 1-1/8″ dia. CONDITION: With good patina and surfaces. Minor age and shrinkage cracks. Overall very good. 9-20542 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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