16" Gold Filled Vintage Chain with Scrimshaw Pendant. The perfect New England summer jewelry! Wear to the beach or out to dinner. Simple and casual yet rich and elegant in its workmanship and history.
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.
New England Collectible meet Classic American Style for a Nautical Inspired Vintage Jewelry Collection that will make you dream of Summers in Maine.
Comes ready to gift in a beautiful blue velvet jewelry bag.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE: We recommend cleaning as need with small amount of warm water and mild soap (blue dawn is our choice) on soft bristle toothbrush as needed. Gold Filled Jewelry that not regularly worn can patina, much like silver. you can gently remove patina with a silver polishing cloth or an old T-shirt with a tiny touch of metal polish 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: Gold Filled Chain, Scrimshaw Carving on Bone 16.5" O/A
CIRCA: 20th 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.
