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.
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 Scrimshaw Collection
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