Black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by David Smith. As night approaches, this guy is looking for a meal. No doubt he will find it and there will be fewer critters around the barn. Love the way Smith has created the background, giving the impression of impending darkness. The ivory was used as a tool by ancient Eskimos in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. Not much of this rare ivory found anymore. Nice piece from a long time collector who is no longer with us.
Black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory by David Smith. This is a prime example of the evolution of contemporary scrimshaw during the last four decades. No one does better stipple work better than Smith. This will appeal to both scrimshaw collectors and classic car collectors alike. Beautiful cocobolo stand inlaid with ivory and abalone.
Black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African ivory by David Smith. Stipple style scrimshaw of well known lighthouse by Smith. Incredible detail. Pre-ban African ivory inlaid into a handsome wenge wood handle by one of our master craftsmen Perfect for the desk of any maritime or scrimshaw collector.
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 it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.
Black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African ivory by David Smith. Stipple style scrimshaw of well known lighthouse by Smith. Incredible detail. Pre-ban African ivory inlaid into handsome cocobolo handle by one of our master craftsmen. Perfect for the desk of any maritime or scrimshaw collector.
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 it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.
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