TWO LARGE ROUND CORNERED SCRIMSHAWEDTWO LARGE ROUND CORNERED SCRIMSHAWED IVORY DICE.Two Large Round Cornered Scrimshawed Ivory Dice. Circa 1890. Scarce set of large scrimshawed ivory dice. Age-consistent craquelure. The larger a 1 5/8” cube.
PAIR OF SCRIMSHAWED IVORY DICE.PairPAIR OF SCRIMSHAWED IVORY DICE.Pair of Scrimshawed Ivory Dice. American, ca. 1890. A few very minor hairline age cracks otherwise near mint. Smaller version of the above set. 1 3/8” across diagonally.
IVORY DICE CUP WITH PAIR OF BONEIVORY DICE CUP WITH PAIR OF BONE DICE.Ivory Dice Cup with Pair of Bone Dice. Circa 1890. Near mint. Very nicely turned. 3” x 1 ½”. Dice ¼”.
SET OF THREE LARGE FANCY SCRIMSHAWEDSET OF THREE LARGE FANCY SCRIMSHAWED IVORY DICE.Set of Three Large Fancy Scrimshawed Ivory Dice. American, ca. 1890. Very unusual in that the surfaces are not flat but have inset circles in which the numbers have been scrimshawed. One dice has minor damage. Three dice may be used in the game of Chuck-a-Luck or in a Hieronymus Tub. 2” across diagonally.
Five assorted carved wood and leatherFive assorted carved wood and leather dice tumblers, and 32 assorted ivory and other dice tumblers - 1 5/8 to 4 1/4 in. H.
* SET OF SIX ENGRAVED AND INLAID* SET OF SIX ENGRAVED AND INLAID WHALE IVORY DICE 20TH CENTURY .75" X .75" X .75".* SET OF SIX ENGRAVED AND INLAID WHALE IVORY DICE, 20th Century, Exotic wood inlay in the shapes of the suits of cards -- hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades -- and polychrome engravings of crowns, anchors, sun faces and moon faces. Motifs differ slightly on each die. * Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state., Dimensions: .75" x .75" x .75".
Two Japanese carved and engravedTwo Japanese carved and engraved ivory boxes, one with dice. Largest, 2"dia. One with age crack. The elephant ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically.
BOX OF IVORY CHESS FIGURES. SixteenBOX OF IVORY CHESS FIGURES. Sixteen red and sixteen white carved pieces. Imperfections. 1 1/2''h. to 2''h.
A Carved Ivory Chess Set and GameA Carved Ivory Chess Set and Game Board Box Consisting of sixteen chess pieces in carved polished ivory with pigments rubbed into the incised decorations and sixteen chess pieces in amber tinted carved ivory ranging in size from 5-1/4"H to 2-3/4"H contained in a wooden game board box with drawers on each side Oriental style brass handles hinged at the center for carrying. Overall apprx. 17-3/4" x 17-1/3" the perimeter of the top carved with dragon motif the sides geometric motif. Drawers lined with red flocked textile.
PAIR OF IVORY PUT & TAKE TOPS WITHPAIR OF IVORY PUT & TAKE TOPS WITH NUMERALS.Pair of Ivory Put & Take Tops with Numerals. Circa 1890. The handle on the larger (3 ½”h) of the two unscrews to reveal a compartment that would have held miniature dice. The other is well turned (3”h). Condition: on both excellent.
A Carved Ivory Chess Set half ofA Carved Ivory Chess Set half of the figures having red dye the other natural tone contained in a wood box with game board; 32 items total. Height of tallest 3 1/2 inches.
Ivory. A carved ivory pot 6.5cmIvory. A carved ivory pot 6.5cm diameter and three napkin rings.
Carved ivory chess set with case.Carved ivory chess set with case. ?
Chinese huangyangmu or boxwoodChinese huangyangmu or boxwood circular 'upside-down' dice box with four dice qing dynasty Of circular form worked with a thin beaded cover, opening to reveal a base recessed with twelve hollows, enclosing four elephant ivory dice. D: 2 1/2 in. Minor undulation to base rim, some staining to interior.
GROUP OF FOUR ITEMS: BONE SHEATHGROUP OF FOUR ITEMS: BONE SHEATH TWO IVORY CLIPS AND A WOOD BOX WITH BONE DICE. One bone sheath with insert for hanging the piece. 30'' l. Two carved ivory clips decorated in a floral motif with brass backs. 2'' l. One wooden box with inset brass circles interior holds fourteen bone dice in various sizes. Box measures 2 1/2'' h. All pieces have some surface wear. Bone sheath has a split measuring roughly 3 1/2'' l. One clip mechanism has lost its spring.
Chinese carved ivory chess setChinese carved ivory chess set with 32 natural and stained game pieces and wood playing board/case interior with purple silk lining. board: 16'' x 16'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
Carved Ivory Mystery Ball 7 innerCarved Ivory Mystery Ball 7 inner balls dragon decor 1 3/4'' diameter some loss.
Carved Ivory Mystery Ball on StandCarved Ivory Mystery Ball on Stand five inner balls dragon design 2'' diameter ball stand has trio of elephants holding up to ball overall 5'' tall excellent.
Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand CarvedIvory Puzzle Ball on Stand Carved Ivory puzzle ball on a carved ivory standing elephant stand.Ten carved dragon encrusted balls within one another. Base is three standing elephants with trunks extended holding ball.
Six Japanese carved ivory and boneSix Japanese carved ivory and bone figures and objects including: carved ivory figure of a deity standing on puzzle ball figure of a sleeping monk ivory section with landscape and figural decoration on both sides obib and inro with etched figural decoration on both sides and a carved bone figure of a monk 2 to 5 in. H. Estimate $ 200-300 Deity on puzzle ball - part of larger object chips losses; others - with appropriate wear discoloration.
Chinese carved ivory chess setChinese carved ivory chess set with 32 natural and stained game pieces and wood playing board/case interior with purple velvet lining. board: 13'' x 13'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
An Ivory Puzzle Ball and StandAn Ivory Puzzle Ball and Stand the carved spheres contained in a carved ring and raised atop a turned and pierced base. Height overall 16 5/8 inches.
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESSANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF KNIGHT CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light knights. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 4 3/4" tall. Excellent condition, one missing a spear, otherwise no apparent damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
FIVE IVORY BOXES. Asian lateFIVE IVORY BOXES. Asian late 19th century. Round boxes with threaded lids most likely used to hold game counters (five mother-of-pearl counters included). All have carved landscapes in relief. Minor imperfections. 1''h. 1 1/4''d. to 1 1/2''h. 1 3/4''d. Four have age splits one has edge loss on the lid. One lid may be mismatched IVORY CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
Early 20th Century Carved IvoryEarly 20th Century Carved Ivory Chess Set Condition: Some wear to case.Dimensions: Max Ht. of figure 5 1/2''E
A Pair of Carved Ivory Fu DogsA Pair of Carved Ivory Fu Dogs the animals depicted seated one with paw raised upon a game ball the other a pup set on plinth bases with incised decoration throughout the bases veneered. Height 10 1/4 inches.
FIVE IVORY CARVED CHINESE PIECES:FIVE IVORY CARVED CHINESE PIECES: three solid ivory toy balls from 2.25'' to 1.75'' diameter; a five elephant bride (in graduated sizes) length 7'' fitted in black wood frame; plus a solid ivory vasiform with monogram height 4.50''. The pieces are in good condition with light wear throughout but the balls have hairline cracks and small chips.
A pair of large vintage paintedA pair of large vintage painted wooden dice, in black and white. 9” cube Condition: paint craquelure and chipping throughout CT Transfer Fee $10
Sundry white and stained red ivorySundry white and stained red ivory chess pieces
A Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball CarvedA Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball Carved puzzle ball with several interior layers carved from a single piece of ivory raised on a carved ivory stand with elephant design.
ANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESSANTIQUE IVORY PAIR OF BISHOP CHESS PIECESTwo Chinese finely carved and very large ivory chess pieces, representing the light bishops. Details accented in black wash. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Each measures 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, both appear to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
*A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprised*A Chinese Ivory Chess Set comprised of natural white ivory figures and tea stained figures contained in a fitted and inlaid wood box having games board on the exterior. Height of tallest figure 6 1/8 inches.
19TH C CHINESE IVORY BACKGAMMON19TH C CHINESE IVORY BACKGAMMON PIECES Including: (8) Red & (8) White circular game pieces carved with low relief domestic scenes, 1 1/8" diam.; PLUS (1) Red & (1) White cups, tapered cylinders with matching carving, 2 1/2" tall; PLUS (4) Dice, 9/16" square.
Carved ivory dragon powder box,Carved ivory dragon powder box, 3-7/8" dia, some chipping to outer rim
Boxed Anglo-Chinese Carved IvoryBoxed Anglo-Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set, first quarter 20th century, one set of "Chinese Figures" game pieces in natural bone, the opposing set in cinnamon-tinted bone, the box lid painted with chess squares, the interior fitted and lined in white and Tyrrhian purple satin, w. 16", d. 16".
Collection of Nine Small Anglo-IndianCollection of Nine Small Anglo-Indian Polished Ivory Gaming Balls, fourth quarter 19th century, dia. 1-1/2".