I'm tripping

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Hans" == Hans Franke <Hans.Franke at siemens.com> writes:

 Kevin> Scrimshaw is probably a less generic term (i.e. nautical
 Kevin> knickknancks), but still covers a lot of ground.

 >> Not even close.  Scrimshaw very specifically means engravings on
 >> ivory, traditionally made by sailors on sailing ships in their
 >> spare time.  It doesn't mean knickknacks or anything like it; it
 >> refers to a category of art.

 Hans> Well, still I have it also read in a book to denote some
 Hans> gimcrack.

So the author was ignorant -- happens all too often.

   paul