RUSSIAN IVORY 18 CENTURY WATCH STAND

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1800: item #667796
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This beautiful hand carved ivory watch stand was made for a Moscow market in 18th Century (Katerina the Great period) in Kholmogory (Arkhangelsk, North of Russia). The watch stand is in good condition considering of its age. The stand has a few chips as it seen on the picture and need to be restored. The watch stand has a drower on the bottom of the item (see my photo). The size is 11”x 6”3/4’x 3” (28 x 17 x 7.5 cm).

Japanese Ivory Shibayama Table Screen

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1910: item #665630

Very ornate Japanese ivory small two panel table screen. Front is decorated with gorgeous scene of birds and flowers with shibabyama inlay of gold lacquer and mother of pearl, gold lacquer boarder, carved ivory frame with phoenixes. The back is Komai style inset with iron and inlaid with gold in a landscape scene. Meiji Period, beautiful condition. Signed: Masakazu Size: 12 1/8" high x 13 1/8" wide.

ANTIQUE Ivory ~ CHINESE EXPORT ~ Napkin Ring DRAGONS

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1900: item #651186
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A good China Trade period piece. This large napkin ring features a complex design of two carved black eyed dragons flanking a blank (never engraved) monogram cartouche, one dragon facing up, the other down. Good sized piece, it measures approx. 2 1/8 inches in diameter and 1 1/8 inches in height, it is carved from a thick walled (1/4 inch) piece of ivory. Very fine old patina, it could use a mild cleaning, otherwise it is in excellent condition.

Alaskan Gold Rush Carved Ivory Parasol Handle

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1900: item #643258
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An intricately carved ivory parasol handle depicting scenes of the Alaskan Gold Rush. I would assume this elaborately carved piece was done by a carver working in the gold fields of Alaska. The workmanship is so detailed, that it is difficult to list all the scenes as they blend into each other around the circumference of the handle. Some of the scenes are a native totem pole, a musher with his sled and dogs, a log cabin, miner's panning for gold by a stream, and a small ship with flags. The han... Click for details

Acorn Pill Box or Needle Holder Handcarved Bone

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #632743

Appealing old bone handcarved holder would be great for use as a pill box for the handbag or if you sew you may prefer to use it as a sewing needle or thimble case. Measures 2 1/2" tall and top is threaded. No damage, mellow patina.

Antique Decorative Ivory and Silver Card Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #631081
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This is a lovely antique ivory card case with with silver decorative mounts, and with a slim ivory pencil which doubles as a closing feature. When the pencil is removed, the piece opens into two sections for calling cards or small notes. Interior is a rich blue color.

Condition: Fine. No lead in the pencil, but appears to be similar in size to drafting lead. ... Click for details

Lovely Carved Ivory Brooch with Floral Design

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1910: item #612259
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This is a gorgeous antique carved ivory brooch. The design is of roses, lilies, and leaves, in extremely high relief. The carving is exquisitely detailed down to the tiny veins in the leaves, the petals on the rose, and the lilies - each separate on a delicate stem. The piece has its original inset 'C' clasp and pin. Have seldom seen such detailed workmanship.

Condition: Fine.... Click for details

Gothic Ivory Page Turner English Sterling Repousse

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1900: item #603920

Birmingham hallmarked page turner has a repoussed silver handle with bas relief of gargoyle or The Northwind. The beautiful patinated authentic ivory implement is in very good estate condition. 12" long.

Georgian 15K and IVORY OVAL PATCH BOX c1780-90

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1800: item #582757
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A fine and rare 18th century ivory and 15k rose gold (unmarked but tested) patch box c1780-90. This Georgian 3-5/8" x 1-1/4" box has a rose gold border on the top as well as an oval planchet with a heraldic lion engraved; it has a gold hinge and pushbotton clasp. It has a velvet interior (missing on the top). Patch boxes held the faux beauty marks in fashion at the time, and this one dates to c1780-90. This item is in very good original condition with no corrosion, scrapes, dents, losses or ... Click for details

Exquisite Dieppe Ivory Carved Lidded Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1900: item #579654
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This is a lovely small carved ivory lidded box that was very likely done in Dieppe, as the workmanship is extremely fine. Design on the top of the lid shows an assortment of flowers, leaves, grapes, and fruit, with a central plaque that could be used for initials if one wished. Beautiful rich color and grain to the ivory, and exceptional detail in the carving.

Condition: Fine. No cracks or chips. Lid closes firmly.... Click for details