“Clipper Ships in Heavy Seas” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Chris Lehwalder. Racing clippers have furled sails as storm arises at sunset. Both are in for a long night. Lehwalder has long been recognized as the leading color nautical scrimshander working today. His work is prized by knowing collectors. The ivory was used as an ice axe by people in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. Very little ivory of this caliber around today. It is quite heavy (1lb., 6.9 oz.). This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Very few Lehwalders of this quality are on the market today as most collectors are loathe to part with his work. Excellent opportunity for someone here.
“Come Hither Look” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory created by Karen Reno. Rare piece as she has not done any scrimshaw for years and years. Reno could do wildlife as well as nautical scrimshaw. However, her nudes were always her strong point as can be seen in this piece. Looks a littlle like Rita Hayworth, hence the title. Ivory could have been used as some type of tool hundreds of years ago bearing from the marks, but cannot tell exactly how it was used. Excellent opportunity to add a rare Reno to one’s collection.
“Full Sail Clipper Ship” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory shard created by Frank Barcelos. Tight work by Barcelos on this gem. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Harpooner Ready to Strike” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by the late Salman Rashidi. Ivory may have been used as a tool by ancient people in the northern Bering Sea area judging from the marks on the right side to the tusk. From the collectiion of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Lizard Carving” created by talented unknown carver on an ancient walrus tusk ice tester artifact mounted on an ebony stand. Beautiful carving with the inlaid ebony eyes. The ice tester, used to test the thickness of the spring ice, appears to have been in a fire at some time. The outer surface is quite dark. This is a rare combination of first rate carving on an extremely rare walrus artifact. A winner!
“Iguana Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory. Excellent detail in this one. Check out the spines on the back of the critter. Nice color in the ivory, the result of minerals thatr have been absorbed into the tusk over hundreds of years.
“Cool Penguin Carving” created by talented unknown carver on ancient walrus tusk ivory, this little guy is the essence of cool. He knows it as well. Fine carving at a bargain price.
“Carved Sperm Whale” This is carved on a rare ancient walrus tusk artifact with incredible color, the result of minerals absorbed into the ivory over hundreds and hundreds of years. It appears to be some type of digging tool. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us, it was probably done in the mid 70s to Mid 80s. Mammoth ivory cradle needs a touch of glue.
“Scrimshaw Magnifying Glass” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. This is a custom one of a kind ebony handle inlaid with ancient mammoth tusk ivory and ancient walrus tusk ivory. This was in a batch of letter openers and two glasses that was the very last shipment that we received from David. He was one of the very best and will be missed.
“Clipper Ship Letter Opener” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by the late David Smith. One of a kind cocobolo letter opener inlaid with ebony, ancient mammoth tusk and ancient walrus tusk ivory. This is one of the last pieces we received from David. He was an outstanding scrimshander and will be missed.