PEN-AND-INK on Atlantic SWORDFISH BILL K.HENRY SHIP BALLOON SCRIMSHAW

Description

eBay Please Take Notice:
A non-restricted, not endangered species.
Scientific Name:
Xiphias gladius
Biological Classification:
SPECIES
Belongs to:
XIPHIAS
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A signed, original
,
'Nautical Scenic' done
freehand with pen and ink
, on a very
carefully prepared, FINELY SANDED genuine
Atlantic Swordfish Bill.
'Fare Thee Well'
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SIGNED
K. HENRY
The swordfish bone measuring a whopping
31 1/2" overall
!!!!
(with
OAK & MAHOGANY
wooden butt)
Dedicated to all men and women of the sea... who live now, in myth, and memory. These ships' sailors are gone.
You deserve to see these 'close up' images
because:
"THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS!"
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Imagine what is going on here!
Reminiscent of the
Tilly E. Starbuck.
A balloonist is keeping up with this first iron hulled ship built in America. Perhaps the balloonist will report if they spot any near-by whale pods!
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All work done by Keith A. Henry KOOSJ
Please look closely at the pictures, as much
care was given to fine detail.
The
wood on the butt ends is
O
ak
and
Mahogany
,
hand glued and hand rubbed with
Tung
-
nut
oil
to a soft, almost flat, finish. The bill surface has a very fine, 'smooth-as-glass'
texture which allows for beautiful expression. The underside, (which is really the top side)
of the sword is smooth and clean.
This particular swordbill is the
entire bill
formation. Very solid!
There has been absolutely no noticeable degradation of ink in more then 35 years,
A clear gloss coat of Grumbacher 'fixative' may be added for superior protection in severe environments, please inquire.
F
ree DISPLAY BOARD
included, specifically designed and fitted to this
sword bill.
Made of 1-3/4" of solid Red Mahogany.
May be shipped separately n/c.
Powerful Earth Magnets hold the sword perfectly in place.
Free MAGNIFYING GLASS
(brass with Rosewood handle) with your purchase. Just let me know if you want a 3.5 X or 6 X magnification.
Please keep in mind these lines are all drawn free-hand, and a magnifier is used throughout the process.
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Artist Keith A. Henry also a noted scrimshander in the scarce book :THE SCRIMSHANDER – THE NAUTICAL IVRY WORKER AND HIS ART OF SCRIMSHAW by William Gilkerson,
Troubadour
Press, S.F., 1975.
Truly a uniquely styled original.
Returns only if grossly misrepresented (please see all photos). There have been previously made mistakes in wording, but the photos won't mislead. Items shipped fully insured USPS.
If I've missed
something
...questions welcome!
A wonderful gift and a must for the collector!
When one person is responsible for the procuring, cleaning, woodworking, sanding, polishing, drawing and final inking with the finest of pen points, results are a responsible pride of workmanship.
Dedicated to all men and women of the sea... who live now, in myth, and memories.
Of all, the memories...Lest' not ever let the memories die!
Thanks for looking!