17" Sterling Silver Chain with Antique Scrimshaw Pendant. The perfect New Englanders summer jewelry! Wear to the beach or out to dinner. Simple and casual yet rich and elegant in its workmanship and history. This is a one of a kind hand carved treasure made over 150 years ago.
Scrimshaw is an art which dates back to the Whaling days over 150 years ago. As months at sea stretched into years, men's idle hours were occupied by etching discarded whale teeth and bits of ivory, with ships and scenes of the voyage
Two of your favorite Vintage Curators have come together to create the ultimate Coastal Collab. New England Collectibles meet Classic American Style for a Vintage Jewelry Collection that will make you dream of Summers in Maine.
Shown with a complimentary necklace sold seperately.
Comes ready to gift in a beautiful blue velvet jewelry box.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE: We recommend regular cleaning with small amount of warm water and mild soap (blue dawn is our choice) on soft bristle toothbrush as needed. if Gold Filled Jewelry is not regularly worn it can patina, much like silver. you can gently remove patina with a silver polishing cloth or an old T-shirt with a touch of metal cleaner like Simi Chrome or Wenol.
- We also make appointments for free cleaning and polishing for items purchased from us. Contact us for openings.
- Cleaning or repair of your own pieces is available price is on case by case basis.
DESCRIPTION: Sterling Silver and Bone 18" O/A
CIRCA: Early to Mid 19th Century
HISTORY & FACTS: Scrimshaw is an art which dates back to the Whaling days over 150 years ago. As months at sea stretched into years, men's idle hours were occupied by etching discarded whale teeth and bits of ivory, with ships and scenes of the voyage, plus flowers, birds, etc. It is a glorious and proud epoch of our American history.
