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Scrimshaw for Sale

Scrimshaw iris on Nantucket Basket.Looking for something special?  How about a piece of history?  Scrimshaw, America’s true art form is unique, individual and beautiful.  From necklaces and pins to basket toppers and one of a kind creations, a piece of scrimshaw can adorn the individual or be part of a collection of art for the home.

For Sale:

Currently, we have nothing for sale, but feel free to inquire about special pieces!  We do work on mammoth ivory, tagua nut and man-made materials such as paper micarta, acrylic and other resilient plastics.

 

Sold:

Nantucket Basket toppers

Custom Nantucket Basket Topper with loon in flight.Color Scrimshaw of an Iris on a Nantucket Basket Top

Custom Nantucket Basket Topper

Lighthouse (in private collection)

B&W lighthouse on mammoth ivory (sold)

Scrimshaw Pendants
Black and White PortraitIris on a pendantCheshire Cat on a pendant

In my litany of “woulda shoulda coulda” is “I shoulda kept more pictures of my scrimshaw through the years!”.  Countless ships, roses with initials, special requests are out there, some with initials some without.  Live, learn, scrim.

 


Other Sites that sell Scrimshaw:

Artfire - nice site for up and coming artists – here’s a great link to a scrimshander in New Zealand

Etsy - where many of the professional artists sell their work – one of my favorite artists on this site is Rachel Badeau

You can find other artists selling their work on their own sites, and the scrimshaw artists page is an ever-growing list.