Original U.S. Civil War 1864 Presidential Election Set of “A. Lincoln” “Union & Liberty” Scrimshawed Whale Teeth Made into Cordial Cups in Carry Case
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Original Items. One-of-a-Kind Set. This is an outstanding pair of scrimshawed whale teeth which appear to have been made into “cordial cups” to commemorate the 1864 Presidential Election, in which incumbent Abraham Lincoln defeated George McClellan. These two whale teeth were scrimshawed with lovely wreaths around the inscriptions “A. Lincoln.” and “Union & Liberty.”. They show heavy cracking and come in their original presentation/storage case, lined in green velvet.
The first whale tooth inscribed “A. Lincoln.” measures 5 ¼ x 2 ⅜ x 1 ½” wide. Unfortunately, this example looks to have broken in half completely at one point, and was glued back together. Even glued back together there is still a large open crack, but it displays well. There is heavy cracking along the edge.
The second whale tooth inscribed “Union & Liberty.” measures only about 5 x 2 ½ x 1 ½” and is in better condition with some heavy cracking but no full breaks. This example looks as if it could actually still hold liquid, but we don’t recommend trying.
The original case measures 5 ¼ x 7 x 2 ¼” and is dovetailed, a lovely detail. The front latch still locks shut, and the interior is nicely lined in green velvet, most of which is now flattened or gone.
This is an excellent set for the collector of the Civil War or the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
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