Author: Andrew Perkins

Mystery Artist 17 – T. Donangelo

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T DonAngelo scrimshaw gun grips
Clicking on the picture will bring you to the auction page. Scroll down there to see several more shots

A scrimshaw artist named T. DonAngelo has not only made this pair of grips, but had a catalog of work they had created and printed.  The name may be Trudy DonAngelo or Don Angelo, we’re not sure.  The flyers sometimes sell on auction, and we have an owner of a pair of gunstocks who would like to know more about this artist.  So far all we’ve found are the posters and the pics shown here.  Does anyone know the history of this artist and if they are still active?  Share your info in the comments below to help us find this mystery artist!

Damascus & Camel Bone Scrimshaw – Commissioned Scrimshaw by Jason Webb

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Top view of the Damacus folder with custom scrimshaw by Jason R. Webb
Click on the picture to see the whole process!

I always think I’m busy, but Jason has the goods to prove he never sits idle.  His latest work is a commissioned scrimshaw on a camel bone Damascus folder.  Hand delivered no less!  Scrimshawing bone is always a challenge since there are voids where there were once capillaries.  Careful successive sanding and polishing helps but there always seems to be one that you missed.  So far I haven’t seen any on Jason’s work, another testament to his patience and thoroughness.  I’m sure the proud owner of this knife will get years of enjoyment from Jason’s hard work.  Way to go, Jason!

You can see Jason’s work and attention to detail on his step-by-step photo page.

Jason R. Webb Original for Sale

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Jason R. Webb scrimshaw artist 20131128_160706-JasonJason R. Webb, notable scrimshaw artist has put his first ship on mammoth ivory up for sale.  Usually working on commission only, Jason’s ship (which traveled to Rhode Island and back last year) is available for interested parties EXCEPT in California, whose current laws appear to make it illegal to buy or sell ivory of any type.

It took Jason months of time to finish this ship, which is set on a beautiful wood stand.  Find out more and see the process in a series of photographs at scrimshaw.com.

Mystery Artist 16 – Skip Powell (History Mystery)

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Hunting Scene on mammoth ivory by Skip Powell in 1987This scrimshaw was done by the artist Skip Powell in 1987.  The owner is in search of more information about the artist and if they are still actively scrimshawing.  It depicts a hunting scene with hunters on horseback and hunting dogs in the foreground.  The brass plate says”Especially Commissioned for H.H.H.”.

Does anyone have any more information about this artist? This piece appears to be done on mammoth ivory. Leave a comment in the comment box if you know the whereabouts of the artist or any other information thay would prove helpful, and thanks for looking!

3/12/16 – Thanks, William – the work may indeed be from Skip Rowell.  About 5 minutes in, you can see an interview via Youtube. Would love to verify that this is indeed from this artist.