“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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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.
“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.
“Sperm Whale Pod” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Ray Peters. Marvelous composition by scrimshander, Peters, on this artifact. Ivory was used as a net weight by ancient people in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. The back of the ivory shows how it was worked by an unknown artisan to fashion into a useful tool. Now it serves as a canvas, so to speak, for another artist in this era. It is mounted on a handsome bubinga stand with mammoth ivory inlay. This is Peters at his best. Excellent addition to any scrimshaw collection.
“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.
“Deep Diving Humpback” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. All alone, this graceful humpback playfully dives deeper and deeper. Just taking it easy. Nice depiction by award winning scrimshander, Peters. Interesting walrus tooth that was originally thought to be unworkable due to a deep check on one side. By sanding through the check, this fine ivory “canvas” was revealed.
“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.
“Sounding Bull Sperm Whale” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Ray Peters. This big guy is searching for his favorite food, giant squid, found deep, deep below the surface. Excellent work by veteran scrimshander, Peters. Note the fine parallel lines, giving the impression of great depth. Nice stand completes the picture.