Custom Scrimshaw on Antique Ivory
Hand Crafted in the USA by Peter Driscoll
In Stock and ready for Immediate (Free) Shipping
New Expanded Web Site
You can now browse this web site for Pete Driscoll's latest
pieces, including pictures, descriptions, pricing; place
orders, and even request information about a special commissioned
piece! You'll find Pete's current inventory directly at
the Scrimstore page of this web site. Items in the Scrimstore
are available for immediate FREE SHIPPING, so you'll have
your gift arrive at your home within 3 or 4 days!
A Variety of Subjects
Pete is experienced at engraving a wonderful variety of
subjects - more so than any other professional scrimshaw
artist. Scrimshaw pieces make wonderful, thoughtful presents
for a loved one, co-worker or even for yourself. Over the
years Pete has engraved some 1,500 pets, wildlife and beach
scenes, automobiles, lighthouses, ships, military insignias,
collegiate icons, sports subjects and much more onto ivory.
The new, expanded website provides a new convenience for
customers as well as a way for Pete to spend less time and
money traveling -- and more time on his passion, creating
original scrimshaw art!
Scrimshaw: A Centuries-Old Tradition
Scrimshaw has been defined as "The American whalers'
art of engraving on Whale bone or ivory." In the early
19th century, on voyages lasting as many as four or more
years, whalers had much "downtime" which they
used to fashion artful gifts for loved ones back home, or
to trade for goods in far-away ports. These remarkable sailors
created an original American art form we call scrimshaw.
As a sailor himself, Pete was naturally attracted to this
maritime form of art. A native of Wisconsin, he moved to
North Carolina in 1991 after three years of traveling on
his 41-foot Ketch sailboat.
About the Ivory
Following the strict rules of the U.S. Department of Fish
and Wildlife, Pete uses only "Pre-Ban Ivory" that
was present legally in the United States prior to the ban
on ivory imports in1986. Documentation is gladly provided
upon request. Forms of legal ivory used are Woolly Mammoth
and Mastodon, found in Alaska and Siberia, as well as the
tusks of Walrus, Narwhal, Warthog, Elephant, and Sperm Whale
teeth. The majority of Pete's engraving, however, is done
on antique ivory piano keys purchased from piano restoration
companies. U.S. (Manufacturers have been prohibited from
using ivory for keys since the 1950s).
Great Gifts for Friends and Family
Whether it's for a family member, co-worker, or friend,
a Pete Driscoll original scrimshaw is a unique, one-of-a-kind
way to let someone know they are special. Each piece includes
a signed Certificate of Authenticity with its own Serial
Number and Title.
The online store provides a safe and secure environment
to browse the product catalog. You may also create an account
with us if you like, or shop as a guest. Either way, your
shopping cart will be active until you leave the "Scrimstore."
