Mourning miniature executed in hair and watercolor on ivory, depicting a classical style scene of an obelisk marked OBH, with a weeping willow tree above and a setting sun in the background. Decorative stamped gold foil surround. 2" H x 2 1/2" W. American or English, 1st quarter 19th century. Condition: Some oxidation to edges […]
Lot 13: 8 Asian Ivory and Soapstone Items
Grouping of 6 Japanese ivory figural netsukes and 2 Chinese soapstone figural seals. 6 Japanese ivory netsukes including two rabbits (one small atop the larger), one rat, one skull, one standing figure holding magic fungus with cat at feet, seated figure holding bread basket, and two figures seated at a game table. All signed on […]
Lot 3: Antique Elephant Ivory Tusk
An unworked elephant ivory tusk. 18 3/8" L. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Provenance: Consignor's ancestor purchased tusk on a trip to Asia in the early 20th century. Note: This item contains a substance which is protected and restricted in the United States and by international convention and can only be shipped within the United […]
Lot 2: Large Carved Asian Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand
Large carved Asian ivory puzzle ball. Intricately carved dragon design on the outer ball with nine other carved balls visible inside. Figural stand also has a puzzle ball carved into the shaft. Stamped on the base "Made in Hong Kong". 15 1/2" total height. Stand measures 12" H. 20th century. Note: consignor purchased this item […]
Lot 515: Rare Flick Stick Cane with Ivory Handle
Rare English mechanical flick stick cane. Octagonal ivory handle above oak shaft and brass fittings. With a flick of the wrist, a 5-3/4" long spring locking steel pick or dagger extends from a small hinged opening on the ivory handle. 39-3/4" L (pick extended) and 34" L (pick closed) Mid 19th Century. Condition: Overall very […]
Lot 514: Ivory handled trio horse cane
Walrus ivory two part handle with three carved racing horses, each with amber glass eyes. Cane with brass fittings and mahogany shaft. Handle: 2 1/8" H x 4 3/4" L x 1 1/2" W. 36 3/4" L. Mid 19th century. Condition: Overall good condition with expected wear and separation on the underside of the handle.
Lot 513: Dog head Ivory handled and bone shaft cane
Fine walking cane with a carved ivory handle depicting a boxer dog head with yellow and black glass eyes, and C P silver inlaid initials on the back of the head. Below the handle is an engraved silver plate ring engraved P T P. The shaft of the cane appears to be whale bone shaft […]
Lot 194: Five signed Japanese Carved Ivory Figures
Group of five Japanese ivory carvings of figures including scholar holding banner; man holding bottle and cup; bearded man with basket on shoulder (basket handle damaged); man holding basket; woman holding fan and covered box. 2" to 2-1/4" H. All signed on base. Condition: In very good condition except for damaged basket handle on one […]
Lot 191: 3 Japanese carved ivory musician figures
3 Japanese Ivory Okimonos. Item 1: Ivory okimono depicting a seated male playing a wind instrument. Signed Gyokuzan 1 1/4" H. Item 2: Ivory okimono depicting a seated male playing a drum. Signed Gyokuzan. 1 3/8" H. Item 3: Ivory okimono depicting a seated female playing instrument. Signed Gyokuzan.1 3/8" H. All 19th century. Condition: […]
Lot 192: 11 Carved ivory animals and a Chinese jade wine cu
A Chinese jade wine cup with flared rim and footed base, 1-1/2"H. Together with eleven carved ivory animals, including six elephants, two lions, a pig, dog, and camel, all approximately 1" H. Camel and dog are illegibly signed. All purchased in the early 20th century by consignor's grandparents on a trip to China. Condition: One […]
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