“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.

“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.

“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.