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reproduction
whale tooth scrimshaw
you will receive a very nice,
very detailed nautical piece when you purchase this gift. a beautiful work
of art - the Whaler Lion. the piece is solid, excellent condition, coloured meticulously and
shows all of the veins and grooves of the actual tooth. a great
example of a long lost art form.
attention ebay watch group
This item does not violate US Customs or US Fish and Game Marine Mammal Wildlife Laws. This is
a reproduction piece made of polymer composites. No animal in any way was
harmed in the making of this scrimshaw.
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your
purchase
Front
The
front side has the the words "Whaler Lion" along with a very intricate
scrimshaw of a flower basket and date in the 1800's.
Back
One side fashions a nautical scene of the Whaling Ship.
The item dimensions are as follows and approximate - 3.5
inches in height 1.75 inches in diameter.
money back
guarantee
We want you
to be happy with your purchase. Your satisfaction is very important to us.
This is why we offer an unconditional money back guarantee. You may return
the item within 10 business days from the date of delivery and when we
receive the item, a refund of the purchase price of the merchandise will be
granted. We just ask that the item be returned in the same manner it was
sent to you.
return policy
The item
must be received within 10 business days from the day of delivery to the
Buyer. The item must be received in the same condition it was sent. If the
item is damaged in transit and shipping insurance was not purchased by the
Buyer, a refund can be refused. All damaged merchandise purchased with
shipping insurance will be immediately reported to the United States Postal
Service as per their Insurance Policy. Shipping insurance must be purchased
for all returns greater than $50.00. If the returned item is damaged in
transit and the Buyer failed to purchase shipping insurance, a refund will
not be granted. Buyer will pay for all shipping costs.
payment
instructions
Buyer
should remit payment within 10 business days from the time of the auction
closure. Multiple Item Bidders have a period of 1 week before a Final
Invoice is sent. If you have any questions concerning Domestic and
International Shipping Rates, please contact prior to bidding. If any
problem arises with payment or product after the conclusion of the auction,
please email me to discuss the matter prior to leaving feedback. Bidders
with 0 or negative feedback are required to contact through email prior to
placing a bid. Bids from members with 0 or negative feedback who have not
contacted prior to placing a bid will have their bids canceled prior to the
conclusion of the auction. Your bid is a legally binding civil contract.
Non-paid invoices will be referred to the Company's Collection Department
and will be subject to legal and late fees. Please do not place a bid if you
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shipping and handling
Your new gift will be shipped with the
United States Postal Service. And when you decide to buy additional items from us,
we'll combine the shipping to give you the best possible rate. Request an
invoice at the completion of your last auction and the items will be
combined into one combined shipping rate. Buy $50 or
more and we'll provide shipping insurance free of charge. Is your gift going outside of
the United States? No problem. We ship worldwide. However; you will need to do
some research as far as rates before you buy. We recommend it. Some of the
pieces we carry are heavy because of the good quality. And some countries
require additional Custom Fees. If you have any questions, we're here to
answer them.
product
description
Our merchandise moves very quickly. We
offer extremely competitive prices.
Result. Our internet, wholesale and retail business keeps us hopping. The
product descriptions and dimensions listed for sale are described to the
best of our ability.
customs compliance
This product is in full compliance with
the US Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1973 and is suitable for sale or
export from the United States. No animal was harmed in any way in the making
of this product.
questions?
Contact us anytime for answers to your
questions concerning product information, shipping, or payment instructions.
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history of scrimshaw
Scrimshaw was derived from the
shipboard practice of sailors creating tools while aboard
whaling ships at sea. The term originally referred to the making of these
tools; however,
later it was adapted to describe the artwork made by whalers in their free
time. Because the work of whaling was extremely dangerous, whalers were
unable to work at night. Consequently, this offered them much more downtime
than the typical sailor, enabling them to pursue hobbies,one of which was
scrimshaw. Early scrimshaw was done with crude sailing needles, and the
movement of the ship, as well as the skill of the artist, produced drawings
of varying levels of detail and artistry. Originally, candle soot or tobacco
juice was used to bring the etching into view. These scrimshaw pieces became
marketable in the early 1800s due to the Chinese demand from the American
whalers in the Pacific. Chinese traders would purchase scrimshaw from
sailors and then trade for valuable items from Pacific Islanders. The greed
of American and British oil companies all but wiped out whale populations in
the 1900s, and along with it the art form of scrimshaw. Extremely tight
International regulations on the sale and trade of Marine Mammal Ivory are
now employed worldwide.
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