Tiny Tim's Teeth

 

The dental impressions of musician and singer Tiny Tim were recently sold on eBay for $1,500. (text from Brian Blouin's ebay auction) When Tiny Tim died in November 1996, I had the honor of attending his funeral along with his closest friends and family. Knowing Tiny for a few years prior to his death, his wife learned of our correspondence and invited me into her home in February of 1997. During this time I was able to walk into Tiny’s bedroom as he left it. Checking out his ukuleles and stage suits, I couldn’t help but notice this item on a shelf. Tiny’s dentist made a molding of his teeth as he was looking into having oral surgery. The item was going to be disposed of, but I asked if I could have the item. I’ve had this item in my possession for over 12 years. It’s in the same condition as when I brought the item back from Eden Prairie, MN for the exception of some adhesive I’ve added to the hinges. This is a very fragile item. I hope that this item finds a home where it will be preserved and appreciated. It’s truly a one of a kind item of this 1960’s icon.