SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, KNOT WORK BASKET AND BRASS BOSUN’S WHISTLE WITH CHAIN.

SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, KNOT WORK BASKET AND BRASS BOSUN’S WHISTLE WITH CHAIN. 19th and 20th century. American. Includes fine reproduction of oval scrimshaw and cherry ditty box by Artek, Inc. together with sailor made knot work round basket with lid and fitted with silk liner and brass and copper whistle. SIZE: Box: 3″ h x 8″ l x 6″ w. Basket: 6-1/2 ” dia. Whistle: 4-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Ditty box is very good, new condition. Basket is structured very good with darkened undisturbed surfaces. 9-24653 (200-300)

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
	2554	$115.00	SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, KNOT WORK BASKET AND BRASS BOSUN’S WHISTLE WITH CHAIN. 19th and 20th century. American. Includes fine reproduction of oval scrimshaw and cherry ditty box by Artek, Inc. together with sailor made knot work round basket with lid and fitted with silk liner and brass and copper whistle. SIZE: Box: 3″ h x 8″ l x 6″ w. Basket: 6-1/2 ” dia. Whistle: 4-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Ditty box is very good, new condition. Basket is structured very good with darkened undisturbed surfaces. 9-24653 (200-300) 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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