Mystic Scrimshanders

2 reviews

+1 (401) 294-2262

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14 Main St

North Kingstown, RI 02852

+1 (401) 294-2262

http://www.scrimshanders.com

For those looking for decor and gifts from another era, look no further than Mystic Scrimshanders. Proudly proclaiming itself to be "two hundred years behind the times," Scrimshanders houses a selection of scrimshaw (intricate bone carvings), Nantucket baskets, jewelry and other nautical-themed products. Among its more unique products is a selection of mammoth ivory art pieces.

Scrimshanders also offers appraisal and repair for scrimshaw and ivory items, and repair of gold and silver jewelry. Layaway is also available.

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2.52 reviews

Brian S.

7/7/2009

A taste of the past Scrimshaw is the art of carving on bones, teeth, baleen and tusks of animals. It really developed in the early 19th century on whaling ships in the Pacific Ocean and helped...

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