Reproduction Scrimshaw

Authentic resin scrimshaw replicas—capturing the artistry of maritime folk traditions without the use of ivory

High Quality & Authentic

When History Craft was established in the 1970’s, one of the first giftware ranges that was launched was our collection of scrimshaw replicas. Scrimshaw was the folk art of the sea, when sailors whiled away the time on long voyages scratching designs into whales’ teeth, walrus tusks and bones of marine mammals. 19th century scrimshaw is now rare and expensive and obviously it is an illegal practice to create genuine scrimshaw now. Our resin reproduction scrimshaw range reflects the traditional uses of ivory.

Many of our master copies were created in the same way as an original price of scrimshaw would have been – enabling us to re-create scrimshaw art at an affordable price. Our collection of scrimshaw replica giftware included trinket boxes, chess sets and other games, paperweights, clock cases, desk accessories and hip flasks.

A Respected History

Although we do not manufacture much ‘faux’ or fake scrimshaw now, in the 1980’s we were exporting to over 20 countries with one of the major markets being the USA. The History Craft reproduction scrimshaw range was stocked by some of the world’s most respected retail organisations. The success of the scrimshaw replica range resulted in our company achieving the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement in 1990.

Ethical & Realistic

Our scrimshaw replicas are of high quality – from time to time when we were shipping export consignments, we had to prove to Customs Officials that we were not shipping real ivory! At the time, this was rather a nuisance, but also very flattering for our scrimshaw replicas to be considered as real ivory.

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Testimonials

History Craft have been providing us with top quality casting for years. Always on time, no fuss, very reliable. And always willing to have a go at our latest ideas, however difficult.

Doug Dale

Suzie Marsh Sculpture

Since the late 70’s Concord Gentlemen’s Accessories and Harvy Canes have enjoyed a creative, professional, and personal business relationship with History Craft... One of the best resin casting companies in the UK!

Bill Mickey

Concord Accessories and Harvy Canes, USA

We have been buying resin castings from History Craft for nearly 30 years. We have always had an excellent service. They are very efficient and helpful. We have developed many new products over the years using resin components.

Stuart Buyers

Charles Buyers & Co Ltd

Partnering with History Craft has created a truly superb product in BASIUS - made with skill, craftsmanship, talent, professionalism, quality, value and above all - friendship.

Dave Baker

Team BASIUS

I have been dealing with History Craft Cirencester for more than 15 years and have always been very pleased with the service, quality and the expertise that they supply... The accuracy of the quality, timing and content of our deliveries is excellent.

Jane Greenoff

The Cross Stitch Guild

History Craft is far more than moulding, casting and finishing to us, they delight in using their decades of experience to give practical advice on getting the most out of our products.

Ian Mitchell

Discworld Emporium

50 Years

We've been delivering bespoke resin casting for 50 years.

Unrivalled Customer Service

We have fantastic relationships with customers all over the world.

Competitively Priced

High quality product to the agreed timescale at a competitive price.

High Quality Finish

High quality and wide variety of surface finishes.