Ship Milton of New Bedford

“Ship Milton of New Bedford” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Gerry Dupont. Walrus tusk had just enough surface to work. Back side is all from the center. Dupont took advantage of the surface and created yet another first rate work of art. Depicted is Frank Lewis, an experienced whaleman, and longshoremen storing casks of oil awaiting a favorable market. Sounds like today’s stock market. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.