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Hobo Nickel "Dead Man's Hand" Skull by Howard Thomas

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The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs. The nickel, because of its size, thickness, and relative softness, was a favored coin for this purpose. However, the term "hobo nickel" is generic, as carvings have been made from many different denominations.

Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name. 

Howard was first on the eBay scene in the fall of 2002 when he was laid off from his job, with no warning. He quickly made a name for himself, with his beautiful scrimshawed ladies. However with the ivory ban in January of 2009, he almost had to throw in the towel. While he still does quite a few custom scrimshaw pieces, his new passion is carving the hobo nickels. And it appears again, that he is best at carving the ladies! So expect to see a alot more ladies in the future, however there will be a few other things to keep it interesting.

  This is a 1936 carved buffalo nickel.  It is a skull he calls "Dead Man's Hand." This is carved using a combination of relief carving and bulino.  It is signed on the back. Take a look!  Please look closely at the pictures. We try to take the best photos possible and allow big enlargements so you can see exactly what you are getting! All carvings are signed by Howard. Any and all comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 All artwork is original. Email us through ebay or directly at SailorsDreamScrimshaw@msn.com for more NEW, EXICITING INFORMATION!

We now have a hobo nickel section on our website! Check it out!

   First Class Shipping with delivery confirmation is Free.  If you want shipping extras,  please contact us before paying, as that will be extra. We are now using eBay's shipping service so if you notice anything different, that is why! Due to ebay's new rules, we accept paypal only. Shipping to Canada is $7.50 PLEASE pay promptly, No exceptions.

 Please visit our website to see what else is available!

 

 

Howard Thomas has been doing scrimshaw since the early 1980's, though only as a full time profession since 2002. If you would like to see a full explanation of what scrimshaw is, more about what Howard does, and see some of his other work, please go to our about me page for a link to the website (not allowed on the auction page) or write to us for a link.  

 Email us directly at SailorsDreamScrimshaw@msn.com 

 

 

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and view other scrimshaw Howard has done, please see our about me page.
And follow our link to the new website!WHICH IS NOW UP AND RUNNING!

 

 

 


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