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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Giant Squid Rising Up

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Giant Squid Rising Up

“Giant Squid Rising Up” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Emerging from the depths, highlighted by shafts of light, this giant squid is searching for something. The giant squid is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. It can grow to a tremendous size, offering an example of abyssal gigantism: recent estimates put the maximum size at around 12–13 m for females and 10 m for males, from the posterior fins to the tip of the two long tentacles.

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Stern View Whaler

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Stern View Whaler

“Stern View Whaler” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. Created in 2003, this is from the collection of a client who is no longer with us. Peters has done first class scrimshaw for decades as can be seen from this exceptional work. Rare piece because during this time Peters worked mainly on whale or mammoth ivory. Nice stand completes the picture.

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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Whaler’s Try Pots

Ray Peters Carving - Whaler's Try Pots

“Whaler’s Try Pots” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. Well known scrimshander has captured one aspect of whaling that is seldom portrayed. The detail on this is astounding. Check out the remarque on the back side. The cook is dumping something out of the window. This was done years and years ago and is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Would be valued much higher today. Whaling vessels from the 19th century used large iron pots, called try pots, to liquify whale blubber. Once boiled down, the liquid oil would be stored in wooden casks beneath deck. The try pots were mounted in a structure called the try works on the top deck.

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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Orca on the Prowl

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Orca on the Prowl

“Orca on the Prowl” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Seldom seen alone, these guys usually hunt in packs. Perhaps this is a scout. Nevertheless, scrimshander Peters as done an amazing job here. Old tooth judging from the rounded top.

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Spanish Galleon at Sea

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Spanish Galleon at Sea

“Spanish Galleon at Sea” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. These galleons transported tons of gold looted from the New World. Often they would encounter unexpected hurricanes. Their remains are found in the Gulf of Mexico. Not the usual scrimshaw subject matter, but Peters always tries something new and different.

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Cruising Great White Shark

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Cruising Great White Shark

“Cruising Great White Shark” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. Dramatic rendition by scrimshander, Peters. The graceful twist of the tail, along with the downward trajectory of the great white are quite effective. Note the straight line work by Peters. Outstanding.

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Full Moon Mermaid

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Full Moon Mermaid

“Full Moon Mermaid” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Ray Peters. Framed against a rising full moon, this attractive mermaid is resting upon an unseen rock. Perhaps some unfortunate mariner may see her and choose to investigate. Good luck with that, sailor. Nice artifact with warm color. Great stipple work on this one, by the way.

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Whaler off to Work

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Whaler off to Work

“Whaler off to Work” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Ray Peters. Excellent detail by scrimshander, Peters, on this one. Note the whaleboats on the starboard side and the lookouts high above. Fine work by one of the best black and white nautical scrimshanders  working today.

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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Safe Harbor

Ray Peters Scrimshaw - Safe Harbor

“Safe Harbor” black and white scrimshaw on whale’s tooth by Ray Peters. This detailed scrimshaw was created by Peters in 1974, early in his career. One seldom sees work of this time become available today. Easy to discern the raw talent of this well known scrimshander at an early year.  From the collection of a client who is no longer with us. Nice work, great price.

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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