“Resting Peregrine Falcon” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. Beautiful work here on a primo piece of mammoth ivory. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. First class work at 20 year old prices! The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
“Battle Deep Below” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. Giant squid is the favorite food of sperm whales. Many sperm whales bear scars on their bodies, the result of the giant squid pulling large pieces out of their predator during their fierce battles to the death. Smith’s signature stipple style of scrimshaw shines on this one. This is a rare piece of mammoth ivory, cut from a large slab and is completely flat. Not much of this size around anymore. Mounted on a bloodwood and curly maple stand, this one hits all the right notes.
“Woman with Lantern” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by David Smith. Moody depiction of mysterious woman with lantern appearing to signal, or guide, a full rigged clipper in dense fog. Is the woman attempting to alert the ship of its danger, or is she a modern day siren guiding them to their destruction? One of the many great things about art are the questions raised over and over many years. Think Mona Lisa’s smile. Large chunk of fossil walrus (14.6 oz.) mounted on beautiful bubinga stand complete the picture.
“Wreck of the Glenesslin” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by David Smith. Excellent depiction of one of the strangest events in US maritime history. Why are all the sails up as this handsome clipper has run around in Oregon? Many questions were raised with few answers. The end of the sail era and the beginning of steam powered vessels that were more reliable and quicker caused some owners to purposely run their ships on the rocks just to collect insurance.
“Great Point 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.
Great Point Light, officially Nantucket Light, is a lighthouse located on the northernmost point of Nantucket Island. First built in 1784, the original wooden tower was destroyed by fire in 1816. The following year a stone tower was erected which stood until toppled in a storm in March 1984.
“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.
“Sankaty 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.
The Sankaty Head Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket island. It was built in 1850, was automated in 1965, and is still in operation. It is located at the easternmost point of the island, in the village of Siasconset. It was one of the first lighthouses in the United States to receive a Fresnel lens.
“Awesome Golden Eagle” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by David Smith. Stunning portrait of this magnificent eagle. No one does better black and white birds. Love the added detail of the feather at the base. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Great piece! Following taken from the internet: The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess. You’re most likely to see this eagle in western North America, soaring on steady wings or diving in pursuit of the jackrabbits and other small mammals that are its main prey. Sometimes seen attacking large mammals, or fighting off coyotes or bears in defense of its prey and young, the Golden Eagle has long inspired both reverence and fear.
“Diving Bald Eagle” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by David Smith. Scrimshander has used the dark tones of the outside of the tooth and created the background to tie everything together. Originally, the other side of the tooth was to be worked, but it was not clean enough for Smith’s brand of scrimshaw. Cocobolo and mammoth ivory stand complete the picture.
“King of the Jungle” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by David Smith. Strong portrait of male lion by master scrimshander, Smith. The stipple work by well known scrimshander is simply amazing. Like the true professional that he is, he always does his very best on each piece of ivory. Nice fat tooth perfect for Mr. Leo.