Vintage Scrimshaw Belt Buckle Ship Sceen Ivory Metal

Vintage Scrimshaw Belt Buckle Ship Sceen Ivory Metal This is a form of art which dates back to whaling days over 150 years ago. During the idle and often tedious hours on the long voy- ages some of the men would take discarded whale teeth or bits of ivory, and decorate them with ships or scenes of the voyage. The etching is done with a very sharp instrument. and it is laborious work. There are only a few men who do it today, and it is rarely found outside of New England Apx 3" x 3" Metal Ivory Belt Buckle Vintage Collector Item Nautical Maritime Rope Floral Etch filigree Black Gold Ivory Rare Ooak Top Rated Seller Fast Shipping Smoke Free Posh Ambassador II Gold Star Rated Shop in Confidence Friendly Closet Considers All Offers Appreciate No Low Ball Bundle multiple items to receive discounts ask questions make comments Please feel free to window shop my closet its always open and free