Early NYE Company Skip Tooth Die no 44 color cubes widely acclaimed carver from Arviat

widely acclaimed carver from Arviat

which included many fine antiques

next to the artist’s name is writing in pencil

which shows a little loss but is still in good shape

1 1/4" across at opening

Early NYE Company Skip Tooth Die no 44 color cubes widely acclaimed carver from ArviatI didn't know quite what this was when I found it, I just loved its weight and surface and the shape of the cutout out, with ribbed areas at four points giving it a bit of tooth! It is marked "NYE Skip Tooth 1 1 2"" and also NYC Tool Machine Works" and so I've figured out is a Skip Tooth Die, which from what I can tell is basically a cutting tool. Also from what I can tell, this is a pretty old one, earlyish 20th century I believe. 3 7 8" x 3 7 8" x 7