#22 White Sox

This is a reverse carving done on a 1917 Buffalo Nickel.  This carving is a tribute to the 2005 World Series victory. It marks the 88 years between World Series victories (1917-2005), and is engraved with '2005' and 'SOX.'   SOLD

#21 Suppertime Hobo

This is a reverse carving on a 1937 Buffalo Nickel. This is my first animated carving. It features a seated hobo roasting hot dogs on a stick over a camp fire. The hobo is wearing patched clothing, a hat, has the makings for a beard, and is resting his weary head on his hand.   SOLD

#20 My Little Hobo Engine (Train)

This train carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel. The train is shown rolling along railroad tracks with smoke pouring out of its smokestack; its engine is inlaid with a 24 karat gold '#20', marking my twentieth carving, and gold headlight to lead the way.   SOLD

#19 Emmit Kelly Jr.

This wonderful carving is done on a 1937 full horn buffalo nickel. Mr. Kelly is portrayed as his famed persona, a hobo clown.   SOLD

#18 Pirate Skull

This carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Pirate skull is carved wearing a bandana and has an inlaid 24 karat hoop earring.   SOLD

#17 Rosa Parks

Civil rights pioneer, Rosa Parks, is carved on a 1913 Buffalo Nickel (year of birth). Edge of coin is engraved with "ROSA PARKS 1913-2005 LIBERTY, JUSTICE, EQUALITY."

#16 Little Engine That Could

This carving is done on a 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar. We see a smoking train riding along railroad tracks with passengers, which include a clown, riding on top of the engine (train), an elephant, a bear, and two giraffes.   SOLD

#15 Shoeless Joe

This is a double sided carving on a 1919 Buffalo Nickel. The obverse is baseball legend Joe Jackson wearing Chicago White Sox Cap & uniform. Reverse White Sox logo of that era & engraved words "Banned For Life." 1919 was the year of The Black Sox Scandal. Joe Jackson along with other teammates was banned from baseball for life for his part in throwing the World Series. He proclaimed his innocence till his death.   SOLD

#14 Thomas The Train

I decided to take a break from carving baseball players, movie stars and outlaws to try something new. I should say new to me. I realize trains are a staple to hobo nickel carving, however I must admit to knowing little about them. With all my carvings I start with an inspired idea and research the subject. With this carving I consulted a resident expert or shall I say an expert living in my residence, my son James.  James is 4 years old and loves trains more than anything in the world (except his mommy).  His knowledge of trains is vast and detailed. In this carving (#14)... the subject is my son's favorite toy train "Thomas." James tells me Thomas is a very useful engine. He lives on the island of Sodor and has many train friends. Thomas and his friends learn how to work together. Thanks to James for his expert advice on this subject.   CURRENTLY NOT FOR SALE

#13 Marilyn Monroe

Carving done on a 1926 full horn Buffalo Nickel (year of Birth). The blonde bombshell is wearing .005ct each diamond earrings. Happy birthday Mr. President!   SOLD