Product Description
Newport's Goat Island Lighthouse, engraved on fossil mammoth ivory by Dan Cronan
This Goat Island Lighthouse scrimshaw by local artist Dan Cronan captures the Newport Harbor light at the end of its breakwater, with the Newport Bridge sweeping across the bay behind it. It is engraved on genuine fossilized woolly mammoth ivory.
Cronan's detailed line work shows the stone tower, the rippling harbor, and the long span of the bridge, framed by the ivory's natural rust-brown bark. The piece is mounted on a wood base, ready for a shelf or desk.
Features
- Original scrimshaw by Dan Cronan
- Goat Island Lighthouse and Newport Bridge
- Genuine fossil mammoth ivory
- Natural bark edge
- Wood display base
Specifications
- Material: Fossil woolly mammoth ivory, wood base
- Artisan: Dan Cronan
- Subject: Goat Island (Newport Harbor) Lighthouse
- Intended use: Display, collection
Care Instructions
Dust gently with a soft brush. Keep out of direct sun and away from heat and humidity.
FAQ
Where is Goat Island Lighthouse?
It stands at the end of the Goat Island breakwater in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island.
Who engraved it?
Local artist Dan Cronan.
Is the ivory genuine?
Yes. It is genuine fossilized woolly mammoth ivory.
Newport Harbor's lighthouse, engraved on ancient ivory by a local hand.
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.