Product Description
A plain bone mortgage button for the newel post
This plain bone mortgage button is a smooth, cream-colored bone disc about 1 1/8 inches across, with a raised rim around a domed center. It is the traditional marker set into a newel post once the house is paid off.
The mortgage button, known in the South as the brag button, was set into the newel post at the foot of the stairs to show that the house was free of liens. This plain button leaves the surface unengraved, or it can serve as the start of a custom piece. Because each is custom work, the price shown is a deposit, and the final total may be higher.
Features
- Bone mortgage button
- About 1 1/8" in diameter
- Smooth cream-colored bone with a raised rim
- Traditional newel post keepsake
- Custom work; price shown is a deposit
Specifications
- Material: Bone
- Maker: Scrimshanders
- Dimensions: About 1 1/8"
- Customization: Plain (engraving available by custom order)
- Intended use: Newel post keepsake, housewarming, milestone gift
Care Instructions
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Once set in a newel post, dust it along with the woodwork.
FAQ
What is a mortgage button?
A small button set into the newel post to show the house is paid off, also called a brag button in the South.
Is the listed price final?
No. It is a deposit, and custom work may cost more. Custom orders are placed by phone at 401-849-5680 or by email at newportscrimshaw@gmail.com.
Can it be engraved?
Yes. Engraving is available as a custom order; see the scrimshaw bone mortgage button.
A simple bone button with a proud tradition: the house is yours.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.