ALMY FAMILY SCRIMSHAW BOX.

Revised: 1/26/2012

Additional Information: PROVENANCE: Howland Family, New Bedford, Massachusetts through descent.

ALMY FAMILY SCRIMSHAW BOX. Mid 19th century. American. This fine sailor box made from pan bone of whale engraved on the lid with patriotic displayed eagle next to patriotic seal with alternating wax red and white stripes, banner scrimmed with the phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM” beneath arch of 13 stars within a border of diamonds, five pointed star at each corner. Front of box scrimmed with a wide floral branch. Paper label on the interior printed with “UNCLE EDWARD/ALMY GAVE IT/TO MABLE’S MOTHER/MADE ON WHALING/SHIP – CONSIDERED/UNUSUAL”. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 10-1/4″ l x 7″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Slight warping, nice patina. 9-24627 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2020	$3,162.50	Revised: 1/26/2012 Additional Information: PROVENANCE: Howland Family, New Bedford, Massachusetts through descent. ALMY FAMILY SCRIMSHAW BOX. Mid 19th century. American. This fine sailor box made from pan bone of whale engraved on the lid with patriotic displayed eagle next to patriotic seal with alternating wax red and white stripes, banner scrimmed with the phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM” beneath arch of 13 stars within a border of diamonds, five pointed star at each corner. Front of box scrimmed with a wide floral branch. Paper label on the interior printed with “UNCLE EDWARD/ALMY GAVE IT/TO MABLE’S MOTHER/MADE ON WHALING/SHIP – CONSIDERED/UNUSUAL”. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 10-1/4″ l x 7″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Slight warping, nice patina. 9-24627 (2,000-3,000) 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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