Ancient Walrus Fish Hook

Ray Peters - Ancient Walrus Fish Hook

Ancient Walrus Fish Hook

$300.00

“Ancient Walrus Fish Hook” hand carved by Ray Peters, this stunning ivory fish hook has a twisted twine 18″ cord with an adjustable ivory ring at the top. The beautiful color in the ivory is the result of minerals that have been absorbed over hundreds and hundreds of years when it was buried in the Northern Bering Sea area. Not a great deal of this quality available today. No one has the ivory quality and outstanding craftsmanship of  these rare pieces of functional art.

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Cool Humpback

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Cool Humpback

“Cool Humpback” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Excellent straight line work by Peters in this gem. One of the best known black and white nautical scrimshanders for the past four decades, Peters always does first class work.

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Searching Sperm Whale

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Searching Sperm Whale

“Searching Sperm Whale” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Very tight work by one of the very best. Peters, known for his straight line work, has been at the top for several decades. Still creates winners each and every time.

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Disappearing Fluke

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Disappearing Fluke

“Disappearing Fluke” black and white scrimshaw on sperm whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Created in 2002, from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Clean work, as always, by outstanding scrimshander Peters. The stand was also created by Peters, distinctive with ebony and ivory. Great opportunity to pick up a first class Ray Peters work at 2002 prices.

NOTICE

This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.

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Humpback Family and Dolphins

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Humpback Family and Dolphins

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“Humpback Family and Dolphins” black white scrimshaw on pre ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. This was created in 1994 and is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. It is mounted on a classic stand by the late Ken Fredericks. Peters’ straight line work is simply outstanding. Fine opportunity to add to one’s collection at 1994 prices!

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 to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.

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Upset Whaleboat!

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Upset Whaleboat!

“Upset Whaleboat!” black and white scrimshaw on large bull sperm whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Sometimes the whale wins. Whalers all recognized the dangers of their work, but most felt the payday at the end of a successful voyage was worth the risks. Veteran scrimshander, Peters, has nailed it on this one. Love the remarque on the back of the tooth. This tooth was from a very old whale, judging from the rounded tip indicating decades of wear. Also, the bottom of the tooth has closed together, another indicator of age. Stunning stand created by the late Ken Fredericks, one of the best ever.

NOTICE

This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.

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Clipper Ship Twilight 1857

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Clipper Ship Twilight 1857

“Clipper Ship Twilight 1857” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Ray Peters. Built in Mystic in 1857, nice example of the genre. Peters straight line work is always exceptional as can be seen here. The era of the clipper ships was short lived, but romantic. Handsome stand complertes the picture

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Searching for Whales

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Searching for Whales

“Searching for Whales” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Ray Peters. Solitary whaler searches for elusive whale pod. Some days are better than others. Average whaling trip was around three years long! Nice piece of ivory with the rare blue tones on the bottom.

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Whaler Progress 1843

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Whaler Progress 1843

“Whaler Progress 1843” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory bark by Ray Peters. Whaler out of New Bedford with a strange history. After her whaling days were past she was purchased by a group of investors in Chicago to be displayed at the famous 1893 World’s Fair. However, by the time she arrived, the original crew had been replaced and she was moored along the Lakefront and became a tourist curiosity instead of a whaling museum. Sad. Eventually was sunk into the muddy lake bottom. Peters has captured her at her prime during her whaling days.

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Whaler at Work

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Whaler at Work

“Whaler at Work” black and white scrimshaw on sperm whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Attention to detail is a Peters hallmark. Note the whaler in the bowsprit as well as the two in the crow’s nest. His straight line work is amazing. Excellent opportunity to add a Peters to one’s collection.

Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale 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 Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.

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