“Cruising Great White Shark” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Dramatic rendition by scrimshander, Peters. The graceful twist of the tail, along with the downward trajectory of the great white are quite effective. Note the straight line work by Peters. Outstanding.
“Full Moon Mermaid” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Ray Peters. Framed against a rising full moon, this attractive mermaid is resting upon an unseen rock. Perhaps some unfortunate mariner may see her and choose to investigate. Good luck with that, sailor. Nice artifact with warm color. Great stipple work on this one, by the way.
“Whaler off to Work” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. Excellent detail by scrimshander, Peters, on this one. Note the whaleboats on the starboard side and the lookouts high above. Fine work by one of the best black and white nautical scrimshanders working today.
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.
“Close to Whale” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Early work by Peters done n 1973. Easy to see the raw talent in this well known scrimshander at an early stage in his career. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Great price for a Peters, by the way.
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This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Safe Harbor” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. This detailed scrimshaw was created by Peters in 1974, early in his career. One seldom sees work of this time become available today. Easy to discern the raw talent of this well known scrimshander at an early year. From the collection of a client who is no longer with us. Nice work, great price.
Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Harpooner Prepares to Strike” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Well known scrimshander, Peters, created this little gem in 1973, early in his career. It is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. No stand, but it does stand vertically. Excellent opportunity to add an early Peters to your collection at a great price.
Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Unicorn Scrimshaw” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Well known scrimshander, Peters, created this little gem in 1973, early in his career. Looking at this one can easily imagine Peters with big hair and bell bottoms. It is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. No stand, but it does stand vertically. Excellent opportunity to add an early Peters to your collection at a great price.
Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“Preparing to Strike” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. A lone whaleboat, far from the whaler, approaches a sounding whale as the harpooner prepares to strike. Perhaps it will be a luck strike, perhaps not. This was done by award winning scrimshander, Peters, somewhere in the late 70s or early 80s. It is from the collection of one of our long time clients who is no longer with us and is mounted on a beautiful ebony base by the late Ken Fredericks.
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.
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“Charles W. Morgan Working” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Ray Peters. Heavy seas cause the seaman in the crow’s nest concern. Imagine how he sways from side to side in weather such as this. Nice touch by Peters. The detail on the deck of the Morgan is extremely well done. Veteran scrimshander, Peters, knows his subject matter quite well.