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252. DIMINUTIVE MAHOGANY AND
SCRIMSHAW SPICE CABINET, Nantucket, MA
circa 1850, with applied scrimshaw panels and sheet metal
drawer linings, maker unknown. This charming cabinet is
distinguished by its applied scrimshaw panels which are
finely incised with a central mariner’s compass, pair of
urns and clipper ships, sun and moon faces, houses, birds
and cornucopia. It was likely made by a whaler as a spice
cabinet.
Height 21 in. Width 10 in. Depth 6 in.
8,000/12,000
Literature: David A. Schorsch, “Masterpieces from two
Distinguished Private Collections American Folk Art and
Furniture,” 1995 p 25.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York, David A. Schorsch
– New York City, 1992, Old Hope Antiques, Inc. New Hope, PA,
Thomas A. Gray Collection
253. WHALEBONE PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, a seated female nude with ponytail, carved in 2 sections and divided by a baleen
spacer. The bone grip capped with rosewood and mother-of-pearl heart inlay.
Length 9 ½ in.
2,000/3,500
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions 2012, Thomas A. Gray Collection
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