Product Description
A mammoth ivory mortgage button engraved in scrimshaw with your names and year
This scrimshaw mammoth ivory mortgage button is engraved by hand on real ancient woolly mammoth ivory with your initials, names, a date, or other imagery, like the "Tom & Sue 2013" shown. Choose one, two, or three lines of engraving, or a fully custom design.
The mortgage button, known in the South as the brag button, was set into the newel post to show the house was free of liens. After you order, email your design details and order number to newportscrimshaw@gmail.com. Because each button is made to order, please allow extra time for engraving and shipping.
Features
- Real ancient woolly mammoth ivory
- Hand-engraved scrimshaw
- One, two, or three lines, or custom
- About 1 1/8" in diameter
- Several monogram and font styles
Specifications
- Material: Woolly mammoth ivory
- Maker: Scrimshanders
- Dimensions: About 1 1/8"
- Engraving options: One Line, Two Line, Three Line, Custom
- Intended use: Newel post keepsake, housewarming, anniversary gift
Care Instructions
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Once set in a newel post, dust it with the woodwork.
FAQ
How do I send my engraving details?
Email your design and order number to newportscrimshaw@gmail.com.
How long does it take?
Each button is made to order, so allow extra time for engraving and shipping.
What is a mortgage button?
A button set into the newel post to celebrate a paid-off home, also called a brag button.
Your names engraved by hand on ancient ivory, set at the heart of your home.
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.