“Sperm Whale at Rest” black and white srimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory be Gerry Dupont. Sperm whale is taking a nap all alone. Fine composition by award winning scrimshander, Dupont. Nice stand completes the picture.
“Brigatine on Rare Artifact” Black and white scrimshaw on rare ancient walrus tooth artifact by Gerry Dupont. This walrus tooth was used as part of a snare to capture shore birds. Several were strung together, twrilled and thrown at the shore bird. That explains the tiny hole drilled in the top of the tooth. Do not see many of these around.
“Whaler at Sea” Black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Clean work by well known scrimshander, Dupont. Nicely mounted, this would make a fine addition to any scrimshaw collection.
“Bowhead Whale” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by veteran scrimshander, Gerry Dupont. Excellent choice of subject matter for this horizontal tooth. Dupont always does first rate work.
“Clipper Returning Home” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Nicely shaped tooth perfect for Dupont. Great price for this gem.Not much of this type of ivory around today.
“Whale and Lighthouse” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Curious whale wants to look around. Humpbacks are known to do this simply to find their bearings. Nice work by Dupont, as usual.
“Morgan Returning Home” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Famous whaler Charles W. Morgan returns to port after a long and successful voyage. Excellent composition for this slim walrus tooth, but one would expect that of Dupont.
Black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Excellent rendition of a famous brigantine by scrimshander, Dupont. The entire surface has been worked as Dupont always does a first class job. Professional.
“Lighthouse and Schooner” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Lighthouses guides the way for approaching schooner. Lighthouse always convey a sense of security and safety in both mariners and civilians alike. Fine work here.
“Whaleship Searching” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Elusive whales make for a long voyage. The average whaling voyage was around three years. Long day at the office, indeed.