Fox Engraved Scrimshaw Ox Bone Letter Opener
$22.00
SKU: QR-FOX-OX-LETTER
Product Details
This authentic ox bone letter opener features hand-polished scrimshaw with an engraved fox design. At 9 inches long, it includes contoured finger notches for comfortable grip and a crescent-cut tip for cleanly opening sealed envelopes. Natural bone imperfections add character to this antique reproduction, etched domestically using imported materials.
- 9″ Fox Engraved Scrimshaw Ox Bone Letter Opener
- 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 in
- 8 oz.
- Etched in USA. Made in India.
Item Condition & Return Policy
Every piece at The Quoted Raven is carefully selected for its beauty, character, and decorative value. We take great care to note any significant flaws or damage in our descriptions and photographs. However, vintage and handcrafted items naturally carry the marks of their history—minor imperfections, gentle wear, and subtle patina that add to their unique character and charm.
While we strive to accurately represent each piece, small flaws consistent with age and use may not be individually documented. These characteristics are part of what makes each item special and authentic.
We want you to be happy with your purchase. We offer returns within 15 days of your receipt, no questions asked. Simply contact us to initiate a return—you cover return shipping, and we'll refund your full purchase price upon receiving the item back in its original condition.
By purchasing, you acknowledge that vintage and handcrafted items possess inherent variations and character marks that contribute to their beauty and story.
9″ Engraved Fox Vintage Scrimshaw Ox Bone Letter Opener Antique Reproduction
• Natural, authentic and durable ox bone, not a synthetic or manufactured material so naturally occurring imperfections may be noticeable
• Antique reproduction, hand-polished 9″ scrimshaw; engraved fox on one side
• Contoured index finger and thumb notches for better grip
• Crescent cut-away tip for effectively sliding under sealed envelope flaps
– Etched in USA. Made in India.
Begun by sailors working on whaling ships out of New England, scrimshaw may be the only art form that originated in America. Our scrimshaw is created by engraving varying designs on ox bone or ox horn. Sealed with bone powder and epoxy, lacquer-coated and hand-polished. Perfect gift for the office or home.