“Stern View Warship” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk artifact by Mark Edgar. Unusual vertical mounting of this net sinker; most are horizontal. However, it works quite will in this highly detailed work by Edgar. From the collection of one of our clients who is no loger with us, Polished 360 degrees, also unusual. This was created in1977 by Edgar. The price is indicative of 1977 prices as well. Excellent opportunity to add a well done piece as 1977 prices.
“Carved Sperm Whale” This is carved on a rare ancient walrus tusk artifact with incredible color, the result of minerals absorbed into the ivory over hundreds and hundreds of years. It appears to be some type of digging tool. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us, it was probably done in the mid 70s to Mid 80s. Mammoth ivory cradle needs a touch of glue.
“Scrimshaw Magnifying Glass” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. This is a custom one of a kind ebony handle inlaid with ancient mammoth tusk ivory and ancient walrus tusk ivory. This was in a batch of letter openers and two glasses that was the very last shipment that we received from David. He was one of the very best and will be missed.
“Scrimshaw Magnifying Glass” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. This is a custom one of a kind cocobolo and ebony handle inlaid with ancient mammoth tusk ivory and ancient walrus tusk ivory. This was in a batch of letter openers and two glasses that was the very last shipment that we received from David. He was one of the very best and will be missed.
“Clipper Ship Letter Opener” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. One of a kind cocobolo letter opener inlaid with ebony, ancient mammoth tusk and ancient walrus tusk ivory. This is one of the last pieces we received from David. He was an outstanding scrimshander and will be missed.
“Compass Rose Scrimshaw Letter Opener” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. Done on one of a kind cocobolo handle with inlay of ancient walrus tusk ivory and ancient mammoth tusk ivory. Incredible stipple work by Smith. He was one of the very best scrimshanders working and will be missed.
“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.
“Returning to Port” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by B. Sutton. After a long voyage she has returned to home port with flags flying. Not familiar with the scrimshander as this is from the collections of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Very clean work on a nice artifact. Ivory used as an ice axe hundreds of years ago in the Northern Bering Sea area. Fine work mounted on a handsome strand and a rare artifact all combine to make this one a very good deal.
“Grizzly Family” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Grizzly family inside a small cave with their cub. Very well done. Mounted on a cocobolo stand, this would make an excellent addition to any collection.
“Bowhead Whale” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by veteran scrimshander, Gerry Dupont. Excellent choice of subject matter for this horizontal tooth. Dupont always does first rate work.