Why You’ll Love It
This OOAK scrimshaw-style tusk by M. Stockton captures the romance of maritime exploration in miniature. The hand-sculpted clay curved ivory-look tusk features a delicate black etched coastal scene with a windswept palm tree, rugged shoreline, and a distant seagull. Mounted on a tiny cork and blue base, it feels like a treasured nautical artifact discovered among maps and curiosities. Perfect for a captain’s study, explorer’s desk, curiosity cabinet, or seaside vignette.
Details
Materials: Clay, cork
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ⅞” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: M. Stockton
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The scrimshaw-style tusk sculpture is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
