Engraved Compass Rose Vintage Scrimshaw Bone Compass Box with Inlaid Brass Compass- Antique Reproduction – 3″ x 3″ x 1-1/8″

Description

Begun by sailors working on whaling ships out of New England, scrimshaw may be the only art form that originated in America. Our scrimshaw is created by engraving varying designs on ox bone or ox horn. Sealed with bone powder and epoxy, lacquer-coated and hand-polished. Perfect conversation piece, home decor or nautical enthusiast gift. Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike.

– Ox bone compass box with lift off-lid; Compact size:3" x 3" x 1-1/8"
– Natural, authentic ox bone tiles inlaid on a durable, sturdy wood-composite base.
– Features a working 1-3/4" brass bound compass inlaid in white bone
– Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike.
– Sealed with bone powder and epoxy, lacquer-coated and hand-polished.