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This Vintage Beaded Bone Scrimshaw Necklace is a captivating piece of wearable folk art, rich with natural texture and artisanal history. Featuring hand-carved bone beads etched in t...

Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship Argonaut. A whaling ship from Sag Harbor New York from 1814-1832. The detailed carv...

This Vintage Beaded Bone Elephant Scrimshaw Necklace is a captivating piece of wearable folk art, rich with natural texture and artisanal history. Featuring hand-carved bone beads et...

Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles Lee" in scroll on the side of the horn and the woo...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.

A finely carved Japanese sectional container in the traditional inrō form, crafted from polished bone and decorated with detailed scrimshaw engravings. The cylindrical case is composed of multiple stacked compartments secured with a cord, originally intended to suspend from a sash or to store small personal items such as tobacco, medicine, or seals. #5232 The exterior is intricately engraved with elegant bijin (court ladies) depicted in a tranquil landscape setting with bamboo and natural scenery. The engraving continues seamlessly across the sectional bands, demonstrating the artisan’s skill and suggesting the decoration was completed after the components were assembled. The warm honey-colored patina of the bone combined with the finely incised line work reflects the style of decorative objects produced during the late Meiji period, when Japanese artisans created detailed carvings for both domestic use and the export market. This example remains fitted with its original suspension cord and displays a beautiful aged surface that enhances the engraved imagery. Dimensions: 1.75"W x 1.25"D x 2.75"H Circa: Late 19th to early 20th century (Meiji period, circa 1890–1910 Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear and patina consistent with age. Minor surface marks typical of bone carvings of this period. Cord intact. About Japanese Inrō Inrō were traditional Japanese containers...

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M Frank. Stated 1stEd hardcover with dust jacket. By the mi...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.

Stunning Carved Bone Scrimshaw Owl Bracelet. Measuring 1.57 inches x 1.22 inches on the Owl. Handmade Native American work. Bracelet will fit 6.5-7.5 in...

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood. Each curled horn is ornately carved with important motif’s relating to the Battle of Trafalgar and iconic battleships. Our two ho...

Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The handle is a curved horn with a pack of el...

Scrimshaw is the art of carving bone, ivory, or other materials. It was a popular pastime for whalers in the 19th century, who created decorative and utilitarian objects. This very u...

Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870, the Horn flaunts impressive engraving work and ov...

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain,...

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm- A beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold Nantucket basket charm with hinged lid and moveable swing handle. The lid is ado...

This highly detailed Miniature Room of a Retired Whaling Captain's Study in Nantucket is an excellent example of the true talent of Eugene Kupjack. Tiny scrimshaw and knick-knacks fill the shelves while the perfectly proportioned furniture adorns the center of the room. A mariners wheel and captain's chest are set off to the side with a small sea shell set atop. All painstakingly researched to the exact time period in a one inch to one foot scale. Kupjack Miniatures Eugene Kupjack "Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, circa 1860," 1983 mix media 11.50h x 19.50w x 11d in 29.21h x 49.53w x 27.94d cm KJK010 Eugene Kupjack and his sons Hank and Jay created museum quality miniature rooms...

Mid-Century Modern hanging wall mirror designed by Jacob Hermann for Randers Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a sculptural teak frame with detailed joinery and includes th...

A Rare Pair Of Antique Early 18th Century Folk Art Carved Hunting Cups. Carved From Ox Bone decorated with a sgraffito scratched design with ink forced into the marks, very much in ...

Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke. Scrimshaw Press, California, 1973. 3rd printing hardcover with dust jacket. The book is a photo-journey through the...

Antique ship's wheel dining table from Nantucket Island, made by the renowned Scrimshaw artist Nancy Chase (1931-2016). Nancy bought this Late 19th Century Ship's Wheel from an antiq...

This stunning antique ring features a richly saturated old mine Jadeite Jade cabochon framed by 22 bright round diamonds in a classic halo design. Crafted in platinum 900 with a stra...

Ornate sterling silver serving spoon featuring an engraved floral handle that is twisted where it meats the bowl.. The spoon area is an oval with ridges inside and a scalloped edge. ...

Vintage ring in 14K gold, 800 thousandths silver with diamonds of various shapes, antique rose cut, 1950s. Wonderful and incredible ring from the 1950s decorated with a carpet of ant...

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 9 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. Handmade by our artisans assembled with Sardinian and Japan face coral...

Regency dining table, the large rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edge opening to incorporate additional leaf. Raised up on two pedestals with turned detail supported ...

New Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles 18k gold and silver two feline heads ring with approx. 0.22ctw in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measuremen...

Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Sapphire and Diamond Pillow Cushion Gold Ring. Encrusted with Blue Sapphires, approx. 1.79tcw and Diamonds, approx....

This gorgeous pendant matches the earrings listed. These are carved Angel Skin Coral with an exquisite carving of a women's face. This chain is gorgeous and is 14K Yellow Gold as i...

Signed on the back of the mount. Published in: Wynn Bullock: (The Scrimshaw Press, Publication No. 8). An example sold at abroad for $35,000.

A timeless 18K yellow and white gold diamond ring featuring 0.41 carats total weight of round brilliant diamonds in F to G color...

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a round disk shape with open top, made of hand-sti...

A fine copy after Spanish artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1618-1682). Although Murillo is best known for his religious paintings, here he turns his attention to the poverty he saw ...

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, likely by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a flat oval "clamshell" lid hinged above an oval body, made of hand-stitched longleaf pine needles and raffia in braided and lace-like arrangements, with two braided raffia handles, a stitched hinge, and a silk lined interior, not signed. This is one of her very early baskets made before she started adding ivory tops and fixtures. The basket remains in strong original condition with no discernible breaks to the weave. There may have once been a loop closure at one point. Measures: 5-1/4 in H x 9 in L x 6-1/4 in W A local adaptation of a Nantucket basket first designed by Gladys Ellis (Mattapoisett: 1917 – 2011). The Mattapoisett basket is made in the shape and nature of a Nantucket basket, but uses southern yellow or longleaf pine needles and raffia coiled and sewn on a frame with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw panels on the top and sides, sometimes as well as clasps and handle knobs...

"de Kus" (The Kiss) Abstract Monotype in Ink on Paper Bright and bold abstract monotype by Dutch-American artist Anouk Johanna (b. 1946). Two abstracted human-like dark grey shapes are mirror images of each other, surrounded in a multicolored background. The background has a textured look, with blended variations in shades of yellow, green, teal, and magenta. Signed and dated "Anouk Johanna '93" in the lower right corner. Numbered "1/1" in the lower left corner. Titled "de Kus" in the lower middle. Presented in a wood frame and an off-white mat. Frame size: 17.5"H x 15.75"W Image size: 9.25"H x 7.75"W Anouk Johanna (Dutch, b. 1946) grew up in Amsterdam Holland and already knew as a young child she was going to be an artist. In Amsterdam she was exposed to world class art and early on she showed signs of a multitude of talents in visual as well as performing arts. Her parents fully supported and encouraged her. She studied drama as well as costume and textile design and was part of a traveling theater group before she started studying sculpture at the prestigious Rietveld Akademie. In 1969 she was offered an opportunity to travel to the USA to study sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum Art School in Brooklyn, New York. There she met and married an American sculptor. They traveled and lived all over the US and in Holland and had two daughters. In Amsterdam they bought an old sailboat where they lived a romantic life as true bohemian artists and made art even when the children were very small. In 1971 they moved back to New York City and Johanna created large fiber art wall hangings for several years. In 1975 her husband and she, now living in L.A., learned to be silversmiths and started selling their jewelry at Arts and Crafts Fairs. This was a more lucrative way to raise a family than as sculptors. It was at the Californian Art Fairs that they were first introduced to the art of "scrimshaw" (engraving and inking of images on ivory or bone) and began to create their own scrimshaw pieces happy to be able to combine sculpture and drawing skills. In 1980, after a divorce, Johanna settled with her daughters in Santa Cruz, CA where she started taking classes at Cabrillo College and studied painting, drawing, jewelry, printmaking and art history while continuing to sell her scrimshaw jewelry...

We found it in a fishing village in northern Wisconsin—where Lake Superior waters stretch to the horizon. It may be freshwater, but it's anything but Midwestern Nice. This eagle hea...

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream And Red Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (Scallops runs on all four sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% ...

Rare English Georgian Political Satirical Cow Horn Beaker with Royal Coach Attacked by the Heraldic Lion English Georgian Political Satirical Cow-Horn Beaker with a Royal Coach Atta...

1.16 Carats Splendid Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Band Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $7,800.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut White and Champagne Diamonds...

Dan Super "SAM HOUSTON" (1873-1953) Houston Artist Image Size: 3 3/4 inches tall Medium: Carved Horn of Sam Houston to celebrate the Texas Centennial. Texas Centennial 1936 "Sam Houston Pin Cushion Holder" Biography Dan Super (1873-1953) Dan E. Super, Jr. (1873 – 1953) Dan Super had the eye of a sculptor, envisioning and then creating hundreds of objects from the elongated form of a Texas Longhorn’s tusk. At the age of six, Dan Super carved his first drawing into a piece of the horn of a Texas Longhorn. Over the next 56 years, he made utilitarian pieces like pencil cups, pin cushions, and backscratchers, realistic replicas of animals and birds, and imaginative carvings of elegant nudes. While these carvings resemble the traditional art of scrimshaw, carvings from whale bone, we’ve not been able to identify another carver who used the Texas Longhorn as his material. “My work is done with an ordinary pocketknife, hacksaw file and rasp,” Super wrote in 1937. He used the horn in every way conceivable; whole, allowing the shape to define the object he was making, flattened to make mosaic or inlay work. He incised and pierced it and carved in the round. His own hands polished the horn to a sheen. Daniel Super, Jr. was born in Houston on August 22, 1873. His father owned stock years, D. Super and Brothers Co., providing the young Super with ready access to his raw material. Throughout his life, he worked in the businesses key to the identity and success of young, booming Houston, cattle, oil, real estate and rail. In 1896 he married Lula, and took over the family business, expanding it to include a grocery. He closed the company in 1912 and got into the oil business...

20th century antique reproduction miniature fauteuil made in the French Louis XVI style. The armchair has an oval back carved with ribbon detail and a bowknot at the crest. The arms ...

Material: 800 silver Weight: 378 grams Tray dimension: 7.75 x 3 3/8 inches Curling iron dimension: 8.75 x 1.75 inches Marked - Scharffenberg Dresden 800 Unique curling iron set dat...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature reed detailing, ...

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Grey & Teal Blue Two Sided Scalloped Rug-6'x9' (Scallops runs on 6' Sides) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15...

This exquisite family crest pendant is a timeless heirloom, meticulously carved on a rich carnelian stone to showcase its deep reddish-orange hue. The intricate engraving brings hist...

Modern abstract painting with many dynamic drizzles in pink, florescent pink, clear paint over silver blue. Signed in front. Ready to hang. I includ...