Vintage Silver & Bone Scrimshaw Monkey Pendant comedy reminding us of an abacus

reminding us of an abacus

Our example is a whimsical little piece

perfect for adding to a charm bracelet

France became a renowned cameo center during the Renaissance (14th through 16th centuries) and remained the dominant style setter through the mid-1700s

Vintage Silver & Bone Scrimshaw Monkey Pendant comedy reminding us of an abacusScrimshaw is a carving technique most commonly associated with whalers. Designs are etched and scrolled into bone to create decorative pieces. The craft has been practiced for centuries, and continues to be popular today, with all nationalities participating, such as this example, which is most likely Chinese. Depicting a darling, detailed monkey on the front, we just couldn't resist this strange and wonderful pendant! The reverse has engraved year