Snowy Owl

David Smith Scrimshaw - Snowy Owl

Black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African ivory by David Smith. The stipple work in this is simply outstanding. This guy looks like nothing could possibly ever bother him. Great expression. Perfect for any owl collector.

The regal Snowy Owl is one of the few birds that can get even non-birders to come out for a look. This largest (by weight) North American owl shows up irregularly in winter to hunt in windswept fields or dunes, a pale shape with catlike yellow eyes. They spend summers far north of the Arctic Circle hunting lemmings, ptarmigan, and other prey in 24-hour daylight. In years of lemming population booms they can raise double or triple the usual number of young.

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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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Two Classics

David Smith Scrimshaw - Two Classics

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.

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Melville (1819 – 1891)

David Smith Scrimshaw - Melville (1819 - 1891)

Black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African ivory by David Smith. It simply does not get more precise than this one. Smith’s portraits are prized by knowledgeable collectors worldwide. His stipple work on this is outstanding. This would be difficult to create if one were working on paper, but to engrave, etch into the ivory without making a mistake makes it even more astounding. By the way, check out the stand with turned ivory securing the cross cut. Magnificent all the way around!

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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Hatteras Lighthouse Scrimshaw Letter Opener

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.

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Tybee Island Lighthouse Scrimshaw Letter Opener

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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Mammoth Ivory Sterling Silver Bracelet

David Becker - Mammoth Ivory Sterling Bracelet

“Mammoth Ivory Sterling Silver Bracelet” handmade by ASI silversmith, David Becker in the mid to late 1970s, this is a rare find. The marking on the inside indicate that it was part of the lauded “Vault Collection” which was considered top of the line work. The mammoth bark pieces are perfectly matched. Obviously, this could be worked by some talented scrimshander, or, just worn as is. Won’t see another like this again. Very heavy at 140 grams. The width is 1 7/8″ at the front and 1 1/8″ at the ends. The opening at the bottom is 1 1/4″ wide. The inside circumference is 6 1/4″.

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