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SCRIMSHAW AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID DOCUMENT BOX, 1848

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SCRIMSHAW AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID DOCUMENT BOX, 1848

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Description

hinged lid with inlaid American eagle mounted on a mother-of-pearl inlaid circle with date 1848; inlaid birds and stars, blank bone name label and fan inlay to corners; the front with a pair of scrimshaw elephants; protruding turned whalebone handles to sides, little turned bone feet; 7"h; 15"w; 9.5"d
From the Ohio collection of G.W. Samaha.
Bill's note: "This box descended in the Ashley family of Mattapoisett, Mass."
NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

Condition

Restoration to split on lid.

Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.

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SCRIMSHAW AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID DOCUMENT BOX, 1848

Name: SCRIMSHAW AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID DOCUMENT BOX, 1848
SKU: 138789631
Price: 4250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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