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tomwiii	posted on May 25, 2008 11:57:53 AM Hi Everybody! A VERY KIND & GENEROUS EO'er gave me & Ralphie some goodies to sell, including these gorgeous (to us) "scrimshaw" items! The first is a "framed" carving of Puffins, and the second is a Zippo lighter... Obviously, the lighter is NOT real scrimshaw, but, how to describe with out falling prey to the "keyword-spamming POLICE?" The PUFFINS carving is beautiful & appears genuine? But, how to tell? THANKS ALL! Tom & "Call-Me-Ishmael"Ralphie GRAND OPENING of RALPHIE'S EMPORIUM of EARTHLY DELIGHTS~All Vd'ers get 50% DISCOUNT!(except electronics)
otteropp	posted on May 25, 2008 12:45:12 PM I'm no expert on scrimshaw but I found this..looks like it is made in Washington State http://www.bestofnewengland.com/detail.aspx?ID=1230
hwahwa	posted on May 25, 2008 12:45:51 PM what is the material? * Google does not hire stupid people.
otteropp	posted on May 25, 2008 12:50:06 PM I also found this about the NCT Co. "North Coast Trading Company: Seattle, WA (1992 catalog) Founded in 1976 by Pete Lange and two friends. Many North Coast Trading cribbage boards are marked with the initials `NCT' within the scrimshawed area. The company creates contemporary pieces as well as reproduction pieces from cultured marble and simulated ivory. The materials are a combination of cararra marble powder and manmade materials. F201: Reproduction walrus tusk, with two carved-in-relief walruses at one end which are encircled by a geometric design. 10" 501- 549 Series: rounded rectangular board, scrimshawed with various designs of wildlife, ships, and other scenes. 7" X 3.5" OCB 301- 322 Series: Oval cribbage board: white engraved marble top of various scenes, with faux coral or black marble bottom. 7" X 5" "
tomwiii	posted on May 25, 2008 12:56:59 PM WOW! Opportunities-for Otters: THANKS! I sure couldn't find any reference to those initials! Whoda thunk it? Immitation whale teeth? Next thing ya know somebody will come up with a rod-n-reel that fits in yer pocket! Well, it IS kinda pretty, so I'll list is under GROUND UP MARBLE creations? Tom & Ralphie (who's out screaming for THE GREAT WHITE WHALE)... GRAND OPENING of RALPHIE'S EMPORIUM of EARTHLY DELIGHTS~All Vd'ers get 50% DISCOUNT!(except electronics)
rhpepsi	posted on May 25, 2008 02:02:03 PM http://www.cbcs.us/History-of-Scrimshaw-Part-1.html http://www.cbcs.us/History-Scrimshaw-Part-II.html check these out Tom...might answer a few questions
toolhound	posted on May 25, 2008 04:48:05 PM Lighter is from 1993 if that helps.
tomwiii	posted on May 25, 2008 05:17:44 PM THANKS, ALL! Yowse guys are a vertible FOUNT of INFO! FOUR PAWS UP from Ralphie & me! GRAND OPENING of RALPHIE'S EMPORIUM of EARTHLY DELIGHTS~All Vd'ers get 50% DISCOUNT!(except electronics)
ewora	posted on May 25, 2008 05:33:31 PM Since scrimshaw is a term used only with ivory you might used the term etched instead.

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