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 34th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend
 
34th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend
including the 13th Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Show

 
May 9-10-11, 2025 in New Bedford
at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott*

 
Presented by the Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association

This May, enthusiasts, collectors, and armchair maritime historians will gather in New Bedford to enjoy a unique Maritime Weekend, devoted to nautical antiques, scrim­shaw, and folk art.  The event (first held in 1989) is celebrated for informative presentations, festive meals, auction previews, and after-hours camaraderie, and for bringing together people from all across the nation (and often a few from abroad) to share a mutual interest in our deeply held legacy of sailor arts and nautical lore.  The Friday Nautical Antiques Show (one of the world’s few remaining markets for authentic antique scrimshaw) is always of keen interest; the Saturday symposium includes pres­entations by experts on a broad spectrum of artworks and artifacts; and an optional Sunday field trip, a "Scrimshaw Voyage to Martha's Vineyard," is an opportunity to visit museums, view a world-class private scrimshaw collection, and enjoy a delightful lunch with fellow scrimshaw enthusiasts. 
 
Nautical Antiques Show — Friday, May 9th
11:00 am-4:00pm

featuring some of America’s leading dealers in scrimshaw and nautical antiques
Early Admission (10:00 am): $12
Regular Admission (11:00-4:00): $10

(Free Admission for ASCA Members)

 
Plenary Symposium Sessions — Saturday, May 10th
“New Insights into the Edward Burdett Ewer Tooth” - Michael Harrison
“The St. Michael School of Scrimshaw” - Mark D. Foley
 “A Look at Early Collectors pre the Big Boom of the 1960s and 70s" - John F. Rinaldi
 “The Clifford W. Ashley Scrimshaw Collection” - Stuart M. Frank, Ph.D.
  “Scrimshaw Market Report” - Andrew Jacobson

 
Cash Bar, Banquet, and Evening Program — Saturday, May 10th
 
Optional Field Trip to Martha's Vineyard — Sunday, May 11th
 Enjoy a private curated "backstage" tour of the Martha's Vineyard Museum, visit the Carnegie Heritage Center in Edgartown, enjoy lunch at the popular Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery, and view a world-class private scrimshaw collection at the home of Jonathan and Jennifer Blum .

Weekend tuition includes coffee, buffet lunch, all Symposium Sessions, and evening banquet on Saturday; early admission to the Nautical Antiques Show on Friday; Sunday transportation on Martha's Vineyard, admission to the museums, and lunch.  Participants are responsible for their own ferry transportation to the Vineyard (from New Bedford - $55 roundtrip).

* Hotel rooms may be booked directly at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, New Bedford:  (774) 643-2000


Program Details
 
Registration:
Registration Fee: $330
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Registration Includes:
Friday: Early admission (10:00 a.m.) to the Nautical Antiques Show** 
Saturday: All symposium sessions and programs (including c
ontinental breakfast, buffet luncheon)  (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Banquet dinner, evening program (5:30-9:30 p.m.) (Additional dinner guest ticket - $85)
Sunday: Transportation on Martha's Vineyard, museum admissions, lunch, viewing of scrimshaw collection (8:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.)
Sunday participants are responsible for their own ferry transportation to the Vineyard (from New Bedford - $55 roundtrip)


**  Registration for the Scrimshaw Weekend Program is not required for regular (11:00 am) admission to the Nautical Antiques Show

The ASCA Thanks Our Scrimshaw Weekend Sponsors:
Eldred’s Auctions
Jonathan Blum





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