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.
“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.
“Montauk Point Scrimshaw Letter Opener” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by the late David Smith. Fine example of Smith’s amazing stipple work. No one did it better. One of the very last pieces we received from him. He will be missed.
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 to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.
“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.
“Sperm Whale Below” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory bark by the late David Smith. No one did better stipple work than Smith as can be seen here. If one does not have a David Smith in their collection, this is a fine starting point. Mounted on a tasteful stand.
“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.