Sovereign of the Seas

“Sovereign of the Seas” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Jim Pauls. One of the best black and white nautical scrimshanders of the past four decades, Pauls has worked both sides of this unusual artifact. Cannot really say how the artifact was used, however the scoring marks on both ends are quite interesting. Wish it could tell its history. John McKay designed and built the incredible Sovereign of the Seas, one the the fastest of all of his famous clippers. She set records that remain unbroken to this day for sailing ships. This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us and was probably created mid 1970s to mid 1980s. Excellent opportunity to add a first rate Pauls work to one’s collection at 1980s price.