Preparing to Fire

“Preparing to Fire” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Steve Willeford. Complex work by Willeford done in 1991, from the collection of one of our clients who is  no longer with us. Everyone is busy here with the cannon being loaded for the next round, while orders are being given. Captures the chaos of the battle perfectly. Not many Willeford pieces around anymore. Great opportunity here.

Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on pre-ban African ivory. Since the passage of the CITIES Treaty in 1973, there has been no African ivory brought into the U.S. However, ivory that was in the U.S. prior to 1973 can be legally sold and shipped within the U.S. However, new legislation taking effect in 2016 restricts pre-ban African Ivory from being shipped interstate. It can only legally be shipped intrastate, (within the state). All of our pre-ban ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with the new Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.