Small Group of Mostly Ivory and Jet Beaded Jewelry, three jet necklaces, a jet and ivory necklace, three ivory necklaces, an ivory and enamel necklace, and a carved ivory letter opener. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
GROUP OF SILVER SERVING PIECES including 1 meat fork; 1 Norwegian sandwich lifter; a Gorham tea ball; a German silver-gilt sugar spoon; a Birmingham cake slice 1878; 2 berry spoons London 1802 & 1814; 2 sugar spoons London 1800 & 1831; a Tuttle letter opener; an Austrian teaspoon; 3 plated pieces and an ivory letter opener (15)
Art Nouveau Silver and Ivory Letter Opener Plus England early 20th century. An ivory letter opener having a sterling Art Nouveau handle hallmarked for the silversmiths of Sidney and Co Birmingham England ca 1905; lg. 8 in. Plus a carved ivory head pin unmarked; ht. 2.25 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
Ivory letter opener with Coca Cola bottle with Arabic text, 8 1/2" long. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
TWO POLITICAL AUTOGRAPHS. A letter from John F. Kennedy's Senate office, after he was elected but before he was inaugurated, thanking a donor. Signed by Kennedy. 9 3/4" h. 8" w. And a letter from Adlai Stevenson's Illinois Governor's mansion thanking a supporter. Signed by Stevenson. 8 1/2" h. 5 1/4" w. Included is an ivory letter opener.
Miscellaneous sterling & plated silver items
including: English sterling silver and ivory letter opener, Birmingham, 1890, Mexican sterling silver & carved wood fish-form knife rest, miniature sterling silver safari vehicle, sterling & elk horn handled letter opener, and a Danish silver-plated Viking ship salt cellar; 2.20 ozt. of weighable silver
IVORY: NINETEEN ASSORTED IVORY AND BONE HAND CRAFTED ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING: METAL LETTER OPENER WITH SHEATH, BONE/IVORY GRIP, SHEATH HAS DENTS AND METAL HAS BLEMISHES, GRIP HAS AGE STAINING, 8 1/2" L., TWELVE LONG GA...IVORY: Nineteen assorted ivory and bone hand crafted accessories, including: metal letter opener with sheath, bone/ivory grip, sheath has dents and metal has blemishes, grip has age staining, 8 1/2" l., twelve long game pieces, with faces on either end, all have minor use ware but are in very good condition otherwise, all: 4 1/4" l., full domino set with ornate black and red designs, domino's in box, wear and stains from use, 4" l., metal folding knife, 3" blade with bone/ivory grip, open: 7 1/4" l., brush with bone/ivory handle and horse hair bristles, wear from use and age staining to handle, 7 1/2" l., flat long letter opener, wear from use, 7 1/2" l., acupuncture needle container with lid, floral pattern designed, stains from wear and age, 3 1/2" l., Chinese medical doll, depicting woman laying down with her hand on her stomach, missing feet and stained from age and wear, 4 1/2" l. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]
A COLLECTION OF LADIES SILVER DRESSING TABLE AND DESK ITEMS A COLLECTION OF LADIES SILVER DRESSING TABLE AND DESK ITEMS
Early-mid 20th century
Comprising a Tiffany & Co powder compact, engraved 'Adele' to the cover, a hand mirror, clothes brush and comb, all marked B & Co, and a Gorham sterling compact mirror of circular form with embossed floral design to the reverse, together with a sterling and cut glass inkwell, an ivory letter opener with sterling handle, an F & B sterling handle crochet hook and nail file, each monogrammed with the letter 'G', also to include a silver topped pounce pot engraved with the monogram 'AS'. 10 items total.
The brush measuring L 8¾ inches
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Adele Rogers, Montgomery, TX
A COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS including an ivory letter opener a carving set a carved figure a pair of opera glasses a Kodak camera etc
An English Oak Lap Desk mid-19th c. Curtis & Spriggs Leicester the lift top fitted for writing implements and retaining ivory letter opener; fall front with inset leather writing surface interior with letter slots drawers clock and secondary writing surface brass carrying handles height 10 5/8 in. width 16 3/4 in. depth 8 1/2 in.
ASIAN, ETC.: 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C. IVORY AND BONE, ELEVEN CARVED PIECES, INCLUDING: WOOD HANDLE IVORY PAGE TURNER, 15" L.; TWO SMALLER...ASIAN, etc.: 19th/ early 20th C. Ivory and bone, eleven carved pieces, including: wood handle ivory page turner, 15" l.; two smaller ivory letter openers; one folding pointer with corn cob carved handle; one parasol detached handle with carved foliate motif, gold filled mount, heavy checking; two sets of chopsticks in fitted case; Chinese carved cigarette holder with dragon design; one shovel shaped caviar spoon; and two Eskimo grave markers, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use including checking, loss and small damages. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.]
A quantity of collectables, including a cleaver herb chopper, a carving set with silver mounts, metal leather cased measure, spirit level, ivory letter opener, Zeiss monocular and a wine taster.
Group of Three European Ivory Boxes and a Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Circa 1900
Consisting of a pair of ovoid boxes with lift-off lids, engraved with a geometric pattern; the third box, cylindrical, the twist-off lid carved with a Gothic monogram; the letter opener of typical form with a Neoclassical style silver handle, unmarked. One small crack to lid of tallest box; small losses to tip of letter opener.
Height of tallest box: 4-3/8 in (11.1 cm)
As noted in catalogue; also some scattered minor age cracks to ivory.
Malachite and ivory letter opener
George III Silver Meat Skewer Together with a Gorham Sterling Silver and Ivory Letter Opener.
Estimate:$200-$300
FIGURAL IVORY LETTER OPENER - Belle Epoque Carved Ivory Letter Opener, probably Italian, featuring a seated semi-nude Muse holding a harp, grapevines wreathed at her feet above a broad Roman form blade, she is rendered in full-round, 9 7/8" long overall,
Japanese Shibyama ivory letter opener decorated with birds amidst gilt foliage, 12" long (lacking some pieces); together with four pieces of jade/hardstone comprising a cylindrical vase, carved half bangle and two rings (5)
ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER FIRST QUARTER OF THE 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 9”.ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER, First Quarter of the 20th Century, Terminal with a relief-carved polar bear and walrus head. Dimensions: Length 9".
3 Carved Ivory Letter Openers,dog, elephant and crest designs.
19th CENTURY SILVER-HANDLED IVORY LETTER OPENER, marks indistinct; together with king's pattern grape scissors; and silver-plated sugar nips (3) £50-70
Japanese etched ivory cylindrical pen holder; together with a pair of Japanese ivory figural chop sticks and two letter openers 1) pen holder - etched jester in garden scene, 5 3/8 in. H.; 2) chop sticks - deity figural knops, 10 3/4 in. L.; 3) Indian ivory letter opener - carved elephant bridge with floral and elephant carved handle, 6 7/8 in. L.; 4) Continental letter opener - bird carved horn handle and ivory blade, 7 3/8 in. L.
Ivory Ladies Accessories Plus 20th century an assembled group of eleven ivory items including a crochet purse with ivory handles an ivory fan with sequin decoration two ivory animal brooches an ivory pin cushion with spaniel an ivory bookmark with peacock three ivory letter openers with decorative handles two ivory writing instruments and an ivory linked bracelet; fan lg. 8 in.
A lot comprising a silver and ivory letter opener, Chester marks, a small mesh purse and two silver and mother of pearl fruit knives (assorted marks)
A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx. 8-1/8"L with the handle carved in relief with two boars on one side and a boar and a dog on the reverse of the handle with light indications of landscape incised into the background dark brown pigment rubbed in for accent.
Carved ivory letter opener along w/ carved ivory bangle. From West 177th St., NY apt.
Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
African carved ivory tusk in the form of a woman's head 10" and two ivory letter openers, h:11 in.
Chinese handmirror, Satsuma vase, ivory letter opener, carved tusk and blue and white ashet
A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN IVORY LETTER OPENER with a pierced carved stag terminal, 12", and two other pieces (3) £40-60
An assembled grouping of treen and other table articles
19th/20th century
Comprising table mirror, height 11 1/2in; two barrel form boxes, heights 3 and 4in; tapering cylindrical box with retailer sticker Supplied by Mostly Boxes/Furniture 92 High Street, Eton, Windsor, height 2 1/2in; cylindrical case, height 4 1/4in; traveling ink pot cover stamped N.T. over a crown, height 2 1/2 ; acorn form needle case, height 3in; two oblong wood snuff boxes; horn snuff box; ivory letter opener with figure of a monk; embroidered silk panel; English papier-mâche tray marked with crown over CLAY, length 5 1/2in and a pair of gilt metal and pearl cuff links
A 19th Century mahogany writing slope, 34.5cm (13.5") wide and sundries including an ivory letter opener with Stanhope lens showing St Michael Church, Coventry
Lot of assorted Asian carved decoratives and more. Includes a Maria Theresa Thaler style silver coin mounted with brackets on a sterling silver link necklace; a carved wood painted and gilt figural group with wax stamp; a bronze Buddhism medallion marked ''1971''; a carved tribal style stone figurine (unmarked); a carved ivory letter opener signed ''Riedel''; a carved ivory floral bracelet; two carved faux ivory netsukes; a carved ivory monkey netsuke an Asian white metal and carved jade toothpic; two small enameled pins; a metal pendant; a small cast metal figural group; a carved soapstone foo dog; a carved jade elephant fob; and three slices of polished agate stone. Condition: small chip to end of letter opener some losses to paint on wooden figural group signs of age see images. Letter opener measures 9.5'' long. Carved figural group measures 9'' wide. Shipping weight 3.6 lbs.
19th Century European Silver and Ivory Letter Opener, Silver mark 800 plus marks for Country of origin. 12 inches in length.
VICTORIAN CARVED IVORY LETTER OPENER with silver handled repousse with rococo scrolls, 11 1/4" long, Birmingham 1899 EST 40-60
Eskimo and Lapp Carved Bone and Ivory Tools Collected by Admiral Jefferson F. Moser (1848-1934) lot of 5 includes an ivory letter opener length 11.25 in.; PLUS a stirrer with a leopard seal at tip length 5 in.; PLUS three Lapp spoons all with cutout handles and engraved scoops lengths 4.25 in. to 5.25 in. ca 1900Admiral Jefferson F. Moser (1848-1934) was the commander of the steamer Albatross and conducted a systematic study for the U.S. Fish Commission focusing on the ecology relating to Alaskan salmon development the size of the fish harvested and causes of depletion. The canning industry in Alaska had boomed producing nearly one million cases of salmon. The Commission was in fear of salmon depletion and pressed for regulations. The data Moser and his crew collected provided the information needed to create and implement fishing regulations in Alaska. Collected by Collected by Admiral Jefferson F. Moser (1848-1934)
A 19thC Chinese Qing period ivory handle, with plain knop heavily carved with dragons, 16cm high, and an early 20thC ivory letter opener. (2)
A 19thC carved ivory letter opener, with shaped part pierced initialled blade and carved floral handle, 29cm high, and an early 20thC ivory needle case with a line carving to each end. (2)
- Misc. grouping to incl. a blue Lalique #203 cologne bottle also stamped “Worth” 6.5”h., silver-collared inkwell 4”dia., double-compartment glass perfume bottle with gilt end caps, carved ivory letter opener (as found), 2 miniature porcelain baskets with hand-painted portraits mounted in one frame 6”x8.5” overall, and a cast iron cat doorstop. - |
A Sterling silver and ivory letter opener
by Samsom, Morden & Co, 25cm long, Georgian silver cloak pin, silver cigar cutter and white metal magnifying glass (4)
Provenance: Viscount Strathallan, Stobhall, Perthshire
WHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALE IVORY LETTER OPENER , circa 1850, constructed with four pieces, silver riveted handle with a twisted vine open work handle. The blade with matching twisted vine open work.
Length 10 in.
Together with Whalebone Sugar Tongs, circa 1870, the tongs comprised of two similar open work panels with hearts, tortoise dot inlays, teardrops ends with shells joined with a piece of cut metal.
Length 5 ½
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
ASIAN, etc.: 19th/ early 20th C. Ivory and bone, eleven carved pieces, including: wood handle ivory page turner, 15" l.; two smaller ivory letter openers; one folding pointer with corn cob carved handle; one parasol detached handle with carved foliate motif, gold filled mount, heavy checking; two sets of chopsticks in fitted case; Chinese carved cigarette holder with dragon design; one shovel shaped caviar spoon; and two Eskimo grave markers, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use including checking, loss and small damages. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.]
A group of Chinese and Japanese ivory, bone and tortoise shell decorations
The Chinese decorations including a 19th Century export ivory card case, an ivory-framed hand mirror, a tortoise shell-framed mirror, an ivory letter opener and a seated lion; the Japanese decorations including two male figures, a domical cane handle, a monkey group and an ivory and bone manju netsuke; together with a composition bead necklace strung with ojime in various materials (some with wear, minor losses) [11]
height of tallest figure
COLLECTION CARVED BONE AND IVORY LETTER OPENERS AND SCRIMSHAW. Letter openers including eleven English, Continental and African examples; scrimshaw decorated rib titled "Whaler Ironman" and dated 1872; tusk, titled "Whaling in the Bering Strait". Together with carved ivory eagle's head. Framed in acrylic case - 19 1/2 in. x 24 1/4 in., frame size.
Lot comprising assorted pens and an ivory letter opener
Mahogany Brass Mounted Letter Box and Inkwell: British, 18th/19th century, rectangular form with mahogany and rosewood?, hinged lid and fold out front panel opening to divided interior with slots for letters/documents, glass inkwell, and two small drawers, lid and front panel with black leather lined and gilt writing surface and holding strap for letter opener and pens, with ivory or bone letter opener, brass carrying handles, 7-3/4 x 12 x 6-1/4 in. ; together with brass mounted kidney form inkwell, four compartments and two pen stands?, with one lidded ceramic vessel with gilt floral decoration, one glass liner with black paint remnants, brass carrying handle, on paw and anthemion feet, 4 x 6 x 6 in. - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. Condition possible later refinishing, some scuffs and wear to leather writing surfaces, some lifting to leather at corners, scattered bumps and surface scratches, lid does not close completely, glass inkwell with ink residue; inkwell with surface dirt layer and accretion, some scratches and surface wear, series of chips/losses to one lower edge, ceramic container with some wear to base and edges, one foot loose
WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 8.25".WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER, Late 19th Century, Stacked handle, possibly suggesting blubber "bible leaves", topped with a naively carved whale with a contrasting inlaid eye. Walrus ivory pinned construction. Dimensions: Length 8.25".
Japanese ivory okimono of a man wearing an engraved robe and wearing a basket on his back, 6.5" high (a.f); together with an Oriental cloisonne opium pipe (a.f), a Japanese lacquer wall plaque applied in relief with pearl, ivory and hardwood depicting an eagle upon a branch, 14.5" high x 11" wide and an ivory letter opener (4)
A 19thC Chinese ivory letter opener, the heavily carved handle raised with flowers and fruits with an acanthus leaf end, the shaped blade part carved with other flowers, late Qing period, 28cm high.
ASIAN, ETC.: 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C. IVORY AND BONE, ELEVEN CARVED PIECES, INCLUDING: WOOD HANDLE IVORY PAGE TURNER, 15" L.; TWO SMALLER...ASIAN, etc.: 19th/ early 20th C. Ivory and bone, eleven carved pieces, including: wood handle ivory page turner, 15" l.; two smaller ivory letter openers; one folding pointer with corn cob carved handle; one parasol detached handle with carved foliate motif, gold filled mount, heavy checking; two sets of chopsticks in fitted case; Chinese carved cigarette holder with dragon design; one shovel shaped caviar spoon; and two Eskimo grave markers, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use including checking, loss and small damages. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.]
Inuit Carved Ivory Letter Opener, with carved walrus head on handle terminal, lg. 6 in.
A 19TH CENTURY CANTONESE IVORY CARD CASE with carved cartouches to either side depicting figures outside houses 5 x 9cm together with a Chinese carved ivory letter opener with figures and flowers 28.5cm long and an ivory paperknife 25cm long (3)