UNIQUE HANDMADE Belt Buckle with Signed Scrim Solid BRASS & EBONY Buckle with Victorian Era Piano Key Start Price USD 180.00 Current Price USD 180.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Newport, RI See more about 'UNIQUE HANDMADE Belt Buckle with Signed Scrim' Description HANDMADE Solid Brass Belt Buckle w/Signed Victorian Era Piano Key Scrimshaw A beatuiful hand made buckle by a Maine instrument maker, Nikos Appollonio.  It is solid brass with Ebony, Maple and Brazilian Kingswood and Victorian Era Piano key.  Scrimshaw by Brian Kiracofe.  It fits up to a 1 1/4" belt.  The buckle measures:  2 1/8" x 1 5/8".  Expensive looking, yet perfect for everyday.   For that hard to buy for guy, this One of a Kind Unique Belt Buckle is the perfect gift! Please Note: This item is NOT a replica or polymer reproduction.  It made with GENUINE solid Brass, Ebony, Maple & Brazilian Kignswood  and Victorian Era Piano Key, and is an AUTHENTIC, SIGNED Scrimshaw....... Bringing Genuine Scrimshaw from the Waterfront of Newport Rhode Island to you! Scrimshaw: The History The tradition of scrimshaw began in the 1700’s with American whaleman. During long sea voyages, whalers devoted their idle hours to fashioning jewelry and articles from whale bone and whale teeth (ivory). This became known as Scrimshaw. The first scrimshaw was made from whale ivory or bone, but sailors traveling from place to place, picked up and used ivory from many other sources. . Other ivories were walrus, seal, elephant, wart hog and hippo.  Modern artists use many different materials, primarily ancient ivories such as wooly mammoth, mastodon, and fossilized or mineralized walrus ivory. Additionally, there are many laws governing, what may and may not be used.  Brian Kiracofe: The Artist The art of scrimshaw is still practiced today at Newport Scrimshanders in Newport, RI. Owner/Artist Brian J. Kiracofe established Newport Scrimshanders in 1986.  Brian began scrimshaw as a hobby, the hobby turned into a full time profession and he has been engraving amazing nautical scenes on ancient walrus, prehistoric mammoth and recycled piano key ivory for over 25 years. It is most incredible to watch Brian at work.  The minute detailing which Scrimshaw requires is done by Brian with his naked eye.  It is difficult even after watching him to believe that the intricate hand detailing of the artwork produces such amazing results.   100 % Customer Satisfaction Guarantee or your Money Back. Our goal is that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, simply return your purchase in its original packaging, with your original sales slip within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund less shipping costs. Please Note   1)  Payment from winner bidder is expected within 3 days. Payment for Buy it Now should be paid immediately. Please contact me if unable to do so for any reason. 2) I will be happy to combine shipping for multiple items!  3) I ship Priority Mail so that you can have your purchase quickly, and it can be tracked!!!  4) Any questions, problems please let me know, I want you to be delighted with your purchase!!!!!  5) If you have a (0) after your name, please contact me before bidding, or I may cancel your bid.  If you are not a serious bidder it’s simply not fair to those that are.  Thanks! On Aug-18-08 at 14:50:32 PDT, seller added the following information:All Ivory from Newport Scrimshanders was legally purchased and legally imported into the United States and complies with all Federal Laws regarding ivory. Place a Bid!