Mermaid Temptation Scrimshaw Ox-Bone Box with Compass
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Mermaid Temptation Scrimshaw Ox-Bone Box with Compass
Begun by sailors working on whaling ships out of New England, scrimshaw may be the only art form that originated in America. This scrimshaw box was created by etching varying designs on reproduction ox-bone. Hand polished to enhance the coloring and striations. Brass bound, inlaid compass.
Dimension: 3” x 3” x 1 1/8”Made in Pennsylvania, USA