“Waiting for a Breeze” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Gerry Dupont. Fine detail here. Note the intricate detail of the prow, lines and sails. From the collection of one of our clients who is not longer with us. Great price on this one.

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.

“Cooper and Whale Oil Cask” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Gerry Dupont. Grizzled cooper stands atop one of his prized works. Behind him, one can see two vessels moored at the wharf. Dupont’s work on this is simply outstanding. Note the detail in the cooper’s clothing, all wrinkled and worn. Impressive piece of mammoth tusk ivory mounted on a handsome rosewood stand. The back side of the ivory has also been polished, something seldom seen. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.

“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 28^th of July 1903.
She was designed by William Gardner, one of America’s foremost designers of large yachts.