Product Description
A tall ship at the wharf, engraved on fossil mammoth ivory by Dan Cronan
This dock scene scrimshaw by local artist Dan Cronan shows a square-rigged ship moored at a wharf while a dockhand works among the barrels in the foreground. It is engraved on genuine fossilized woolly mammoth ivory.
The scene recalls the busy waterfronts of New England's whaling and trading days, when barrels of oil and cargo lined the docks. The polished ivory panel sits on a wood base for display.
Features
- Original scrimshaw by Dan Cronan
- Tall ship and dock scene with barrels
- Genuine fossil mammoth ivory
- Polished ivory panel
- Wood display base
Specifications
- Material: Fossil woolly mammoth ivory, wood base
- Artisan: Dan Cronan
- Subject: Tall ship at the dock
- Intended use: Display, collection
Care Instructions
Dust gently with a soft brush. Keep out of direct sun and away from heat and humidity.
FAQ
Who engraved this scene?
Local artist Dan Cronan.
What does it show?
A square-rigged ship at a wharf with a dockhand and barrels.
Does it come with a stand?
Yes. It is mounted on a wood base.
A working waterfront from the age of sail, engraved on ancient ivory.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.