Autre Marque Charm / pendant in navy blue stingray

Beautiful navy blue stingray 'shark tooth' charm. genuine polished stingray leather (exotic leather of sea ray, related to sharks; polished stingray skin is buffed smooth and lacquered making it softer, smoother and finer looking). brass and silver plating, brown leather cord necklace.
Measurements: tooth length:4 cm (2 inches), Width: 2,5 cm (1.5 inches),
Brand new.
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Skin of stings and sharks is also called ‘shagreen’ and was originally used to rub, polish or file. A master leatherworker in the court of Louis XV (Jean-Claude Galuchat) first popularized the use of stingray leather, using it as veneer on a variety of items including sheaths, wig cases, perfume flacons, sewing and snuff boxes.

The qualities for which this fine leather is valued are also what make it so difficult to work with. Its combination of extreme hardness and elastic softness requires great patience and skill to produce flawless products.