Lot #472 Pair of Knives by Gaétan Beauchamp Both with Outstanding Scrimshaw on Mammoth Tusk of an Eagle and Two Pronghorn Deer

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Pair of Knives by Gaétan Beauchamp Both with Outstanding Scrimshaw on Mammoth Tusk of an Eagle and Two Pronghorn Deer. Gaétan Beauchamp's studio is in Stoneham, Canada and sold his first knife in 1992. He specializes in working folding and fixed blade knives with ATS 34, 440C, and Damascus steel blades as well as remarkable art on his scales through regular or reverse scrimshaw. 1.) The slightly larger knife measures 8.75" with an ATS-34 forged steel blade measuring 4". The mammoth tusk has scrimshaw of two pronghorn deer in grass in almost "widescreen" along the handle. Knife is matched with a deerskin sheath. 2.) The second knife measures 8" in length with a 3.5" blade with scrimshaw on mammoth tusk of a majestic eagle just taking to the air. Fantastic work and knife has been matched with a black alligator skin sheath. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000

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