Bidspirit auction | Sailor Made Watch Hutch, Circa

Sailor Made Watch Hutch, Circa 1850 - A Sailor Made Watch Hutch, Circa 1850 A large example that employs scrimshaw elements, eglomise and inlaid decoration. In the form of a hearth with window panels at each side, the overall structure with fluted stiles, a single low dovetailed drawer and a lollipop form compartment for the pocket watch. The lot includes three carved bone tools.  Dimensions: 13 1/2in x 7 1/2in, the height is 21in.  Provenance: Sold Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire,  ”The Dingman Collection, a Lifestyle both Elegant and Simple”, 2018. Sold Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire,  ”Important Marine and China Trade, Fine and Decorative Arts”, 2002, Lot 369.   Condition: Overall good condition, expected wear and minor losses.