Monkey Fist Earrings - 14k Gold Dipped vessel Overall height 19-1/2-in

Overall height 19-1/2-in

while new is a perfect accent to hearken back to the golden age of sailing

which was destroyed in a hurricane in 1821

Blue finish with distressed details

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Monkey Fist Earrings - 14k Gold Dipped vessel Overall height 19-1/2-inThe classic symbol of New England's seafaring heritage, they add a sophisticated maritime accent. Cast in brass and dipped in 14kt gold. They arrive packaged in vintage chart lined tins. Monkey Fist knots were originally tied around a weighted object and used as the end of a heaving line on sailing ships. The weighted knot would allow the sailors to send a messenger line from ship to ship or ship to shore attached to a heavier mooring or dock line.