TWO SCRIMSHAW TEETH AND SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX.

TWO SCRIMSHAW TEETH AND SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX. 20th century. American. First tooth, decorated with rattlesnake, anchor, eagle, base inscribed “DON’T TREAD ON ME.” Second, a composition tooth, decorated with “EMPRESS OF THE SEAS” inscribed on banner, opposing side decorated with horse drawn sleigh with 4 occupants. Composition ditty box scrimmed overall with whaling trophies, south sea island anchorage. Lid inscribed “In the South Atlantic Ocean 1838”. SIZE: Tooth one: 4-1/4″ l. Tooth two 4-1/2″ l. Box: 1-3/4″ h x 4-1/2″ l x 3-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Overall very good. 9-24641 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2139	$1,265.00	TWO SCRIMSHAW TEETH AND SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX. 20th century. American. First tooth, decorated with rattlesnake, anchor, eagle, base inscribed “DON’T TREAD ON ME.” Second, a composition tooth, decorated with “EMPRESS OF THE SEAS” inscribed on banner, opposing side decorated with horse drawn sleigh with 4 occupants. Composition ditty box scrimmed overall with whaling trophies, south sea island anchorage. Lid inscribed “In the South Atlantic Ocean 1838”. SIZE: Tooth one: 4-1/4″ l. Tooth two 4-1/2″ l. Box: 1-3/4″ h x 4-1/2″ l x 3-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Overall very good. 9-24641 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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