It is with deep regret and sadness that I will be closing this page. Due to the sudden death of Tom DeMont, Jr. this past December, the Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery has closed. Tom was a very special person, a true gentleman. The Scrimshaw Gallery had such high quality nautical items that it was like a museum. Tom knew the artists and what went into their work and he was able to give buyers a special knowledge of any piece in his Gallery.
Tom was a multi talented artist in his own right, writing plays, creating very realistic wooden whales, as well as having the ability to carve very detailed scrimshaw designs. I've heard it said that as soon as he brought in a piece of his scrimshaw it would be out the door. Tom's death has left a void which will not be easily filled. I feel privileged to have known Tom and to have had my Sailors' Valentines in The Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery.
Lois Kessler