SCRIMSHAW ARTIST View all David Smith scrimshaw pieces David Smith is entering his third decade of a full time career as a scrimshander. Over the years he has become well known as a Master Scrimshander, having received numerous awards and recent submission into the American Art Museum Library at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. […]
“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.
“Compass Rose Letter Opener” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. Top end inlay work on this one of a kind letter opener. Frame is ebony with inlay pieces of mammoth bark and mammoth ivory. Smith’s stipple work is outstanding, as usual. This is one of the last pieces we received from David. He was a fine person and outstanding scrimshander. He 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.
“Regal King Leo” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. Amazing stipple work by one of the masters. Other scrimshanders studied Smith’s work as it was always so precise and expertly done. Any collectors would be lucky to have several works by David Smith in their collections. This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Mounted on an ebony stand by the late Ken Fredericks, this is an excellent opportunity to add one of the masters to your collection at 1990s prices.
“Bluenose and Elsie” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory tusk bark by David Smith. Two famous fishing schooners, Bluenose and Elsie, race to the Great Banks fishing area. These were designed to be both speedy and beautiful. In fact, the Bluenose is on the Canadian dime. Speed was of the essence, as the first back to the market received the highest price. Note the seamen on board the schooner. Smith’s excellent detail, as usual.
“Barn Owl Watching” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory slab by David Smith. Alert barn owl scouring a field looking for a meal. Nice touch with the barbed wire. Note how the light on the fence post comes from the left. Small details like this set Smith’s work apart. The barn owl is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds. Done on a very large slab of walrus ivory, this is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Cape Hatteras Light Cufflinks” color scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. Incredible detail by master scrimshander, Smith. Set in sterling silver, these will be worn with pride by both men and women for years and years.
“Compass Rose Cufflinks” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. Incredible detail by master scrimshander, Smith. Set in sterling silver, these will be worn with pride by both men and women for years and years.