1763 Ship Scrimshaw Bone Box w/ Inlaid Brass Compass Men's Gift | Home Desk Decor | 3"x3"

This 3" square bone box opens to reveal a 1-3/4" brass bound compass inlaid in white bone with black border trim. The lift-off lid is engraved with a ship.

A classic gift for men or anyone who enjoys the gravitas of a vintage office.

Perfect conversation piece, home decor or nautical enthusiast gift. Begun by sailors working on whaling ships out of New England, scrimshaw may be the only art form that originated in America.

This scrimshaw is created by engraving varying designs on ox bone or ox horn.

• Compact size: 3" x 3" x 1-1/8"
• Natural, authentic ox bone tiles inlaid on a durable, sturdy wood-composite base.
• Antique scrimshaw reproduction 1763 Ship design bone compass box with lift off lid
• Features a working 1-3/4" brass bound compass inlaid in white bone
• Slight ox bone color variations enhance the beauty and individuality of each box so that no two bone boxes are alike.
• Themes: men's gift, gift for him, dad, husband, brother, home office, desk, nautical, navy, ships

Made in India

Madison Bay Co. is a family-owned business in East Berlin, PA, that creates historical American and antique gift reproductions – from equestrian, Civil War and nautical reproduction designs to early American, colonial, and Revolutionary War items. 

By Madison Bay Co.