On offer is a wonderfully evocative antique brooch, dating to 1873, featuring a detailed hand-etched ship on carved bone, set in an elegant 1/20 12ct rolled gold frame. The central panel showcases a tall-masted vessel etched in fine scrimshaw style, gliding across calm waters.

What makes this piece especially rare is the signature of the artist, subtly inscribed in the sea beneath the ship — accompanied by the date or number “73”, confirming its creation in 1873. This thoughtful detail adds historical richness and collectible appeal.

The bone is securely set within a scalloped gold-filled mount, finished with a traditional C-clasp fastening. Compact in size at 30mm wide, the brooch makes a delicate yet powerful statement.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Original dated piece – etched “73” for 1873
✅ Hand-etched bone plaque – sailing ship in scrimshaw style
✅ Rolled gold mount – 1/20 12ct GF, clearly stamped
✅ Signed by the artist – visible under the waterline
✅ Traditional clasp – classic pin-back mechanism
✅ Size: approx. 30mm wide
✅ Condition: Very good antique condition – light surface patina only

💡 Styling Tip:
A beautiful complement to tailored jackets, vintage dresses, or natural-fiber scarves. Can also be framed or boxed for display as a maritime collectible.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Antique and maritime jewelry collectors
✔️ Lovers of scrimshaw and 19th-century craftsmanship
✔️ Thoughtful gift for sailors, historians, or seafaring romantics
✔️ An heirloom-quality addition to any curated vintage collection

🔍 Provenance / Notes:
Scrimshaw-style etching — the folk art of sailors — was traditionally applied to bone and whale tooth during long voyages. This brooch is a rare signed and dated example from the late 19th century, produced with exceptional care and set in rolled gold, a common technique of the Victorian era that offered beauty and durability.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
Shipped with care and fully tracked worldwide. All shipping charges are shown clearly at checkout — no hidden fees.

This is more than a brooch — it’s a miniature maritime relic, telling a 150-year-old story in bone and gold. Signed, dated, and beautifully preserved.

📌 Don’t miss this extraordinary piece of wearable nautical history.

UK SALE ONLY ON THIS ITEM.

stock code 160625