Product Description
The Sunbeam being refitted around 1906, engraved by Dan Cronan on fossil tusk
This Sunbeam 1906 scrimshaw by Massachusetts artist Dan Cronan shows the ship Sunbeam at the wharf during her refit around 1906, her masts and rigging towering over the waterfront buildings.
The scene is engraved on an ancient tusk from the ancestor of the modern walrus, fossilized and found in Alaska. The weathered, mineral-stained ends frame Cronan's precise line work, and the piece rests on a wooden stand for display.
Features
- Scrimshaw by Dan Cronan
- Sunbeam at the wharf, ca. 1906
- Fossilized ancestral walrus tusk from Alaska
- Wooden display stand
Specifications
- Material: Fossilized walrus ancestor tusk, wood stand
- Artisan: Dan Cronan
- Subject: Ship Sunbeam refit, ca. 1906
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft cloth and keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
FAQ
Who engraved this piece?
Dan Cronan, a Massachusetts scrimshaw artist.
What is the tusk?
A fossilized tusk from an ancestor of the modern walrus, found in Alaska.
A whaling-era ship in refit, engraved on a tusk older than history.
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.