Jewelry Box- L Scrimshaw Turtle
Hand Etched in the U.S.A.
Begun by sailors working on whaling ships out of New England, the scrimshaw art form originated in America. This scrimshaw box is created by etching the sea turtle design on genuine ox bone. Sealed with bone powder and epoxy, lacquer-coated and hand-polished. Perfect for holding jewelry, keys and keepsakes. -Natural, authentic ox bone tiles inlaid on a durable wood-composite base. Hand polished to enhance the coloring and striations of the ox bone. Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike.
Antique reproduction handmade bone box 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" x 2" - Inside dimensions: 4-1/4” x 2-1/4” x 1-1/2” - Polished by hand, felt-lined lift off lid and interior - Green felt-lined lift off lid and box interior