#toothpick boxes

[ltwilliammowett]

Two Scrimshawed Ivory Toothpick Boxes, circa 1860

The 1st completely scrimshawed on one side with British flags, 2 Man-o-War and cannons – the reverse with 2 angels with trumpets and a banner “Plymouth Regal.” The 2nd with a pierced slide top box “Cure Dents” and scrimshawed on reverse “Lucy Lapishe.”