“Bowsing Down the Foretack” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Gerry Dupont. Crewmen of the Charles W. Morgan struggle mightily with the sail. Not an easy task by a long shot. Award winning scrimshander, Dupont, is often celebrated for his detailed wharf scenes, but this demonstrates his versatility with all subjects. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Everything works with this one.
“Schooner Yacht Atlantic” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Scrimshander, Dupont has depicted the Atlantic. Commissioned by New York Yacht Club member Wilson Marshall, Atlantic was built
at the Townsend & Downey shipyard, Shooters Island, New York and launched on
the 28th of July 1903.
She was designed by William Gardner, one of America’s foremost designers of large yachts.
“Scrimshaw Letter Opener” Black and white scrimshaw on ox bone by Gerry Dupont. Handsome letter opener features ox bone inlaid into rich blood wood. Handle is 4″L. Perfect gift for anyone, especially those interested in maritime art. Because this is oxbone, not ivory, we can ship to all 50 states.
“Brigantine Galilee” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. The stern of the Galilee can be seen at the San Francisco maritime museum. Built by Matthew Turner, she was famous as a trading ship between San Francisco and Tahiti. She ended up in Sausalito’s houseboat community and the body is still sunk in the mud of Richardson’s Bay.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on oxbone by Gerry Dupont. Excellent oxbone and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the wood and of the artwork pictured.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on oxbone by Gerry Dupont. Excellent oxbone and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the wood and of the artwork pictured.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on oxbone by Gerry Dupont. Excellent oxbone and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the wood and of the artwork pictured.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Excellent ivory and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the ancient mammoth ivory and of the artwork pictured.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on oxbone by Gerry Dupont. Excellent oxbone and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the wood and of the artwork pictured.
Brass money clip with black and white scrimshaw on oxbone by Gerry Dupont. Excellent oxbone and brass money clip by well known scrimshander. Because each piece is individually hand-made, there may be slight variations in the color of the wood and of the artwork pictured.