A few examples of appraisal values for
MINIATURE IVORY

• MINIATURE IVORY PLAQUE Neo-Classical
  MINIATURE IVORY PLAQUE Neo-Classical 18th c. Continental, probably from a small box lid, depicting Hephaestus and Aphrodite, she descending from the heavens amid cherubim; he, the God of Fire and Iron, reclining against his forge surrounded by tools and flame, offering her, the Goddess of Love, his sword. 2 3/8" x 3", very slightly bowed on the long axis.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE MINIATURE IVORY FIGURAL
  19TH C. JAPANESE MINIATURE IVORY FIGURAL NETSUKE Meiji period, depicting a father leading a water buffalo that is being ridden by his small son, 1 1/4" diam.
• A Miniature Ivory Model of a Japanese
  A Miniature Ivory Model of a Japanese Battleship, Meiji/Taisho Period (1868-1926) Likely modeled after a Russo-Japanese War or World War I era dreadnought of the Imperial Japanese Navy length 4.9 in — 12.5 cm
• 19TH C. MINIATURE IVORY WORLD GLOBE19th
  19TH C. MINIATURE IVORY WORLD GLOBE19th C. miniature ivory world globe, 3.75" tall, sundial interior Condition: Ivory re-attached at base
• MINIATURE IVORY CARVING CAT AND 3 MICE
  MINIATURE IVORY CARVING CAT AND 3 MICE FIGURINEMiniature carved ivory figure of a cat and 3 mice. Cat measures 1 1/2" long. One mouse has loss to tail. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• (4) MINIATURE IVORY ANIMAL CARVINGS
  (4) MINIATURE IVORY ANIMAL CARVINGS FIGURINESMiniature carved ivory bulldog and three lions. Longest cat measures 1 3/8" long. One lion has loss to tail. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• CHINESE MINIATURE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE
  CHINESE MINIATURE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE Tapered Cylinder with high shoulder and broad collar mouth, jade cap, on wooden stand, 1 3/8".
• (4) VINTAGE IVORY BRACELETS African
  (4) VINTAGE IVORY BRACELETS African hinged layered bone bracelet with silver caps, cabochon stone, 3 1/2" diam., PLUS an Ivory Bracelet on elastic of tiny little scrimshawn sea turtle, 4"; PLUS Art Deco hinged chain ivory and ebony bracelet, 4 1/2"; PLUS Miniature Ivory playing cards on elastic, 3 1/2", good condition.
• MISCELLANEOUS SMALL DESK ITEMS Lot of
  MISCELLANEOUS SMALL DESK ITEMS Lot of Assorted Vintage and Antique Smalls, incl: Mother-of-pearl handled seal, with garnet stone-set flower, 2 3/4" long; Folding sterling silver framed lorgnette, tiny glass edge chip; Leather cased pocket letter scale; Vintage monocle in leather case; Leather cased miniature picture frame, made in France; (3) Assorted cigarette holders; Miniature ivory handle silver shovel, 3 3/4" long; (3) Miniature folding pocket knives, one with engine turned case, one in mother-of-pearl; (2) Daguerreotype photos of children, one in hinged case (one side detached), case wear; French tooled leather trinket box, 2" x 4 1/2" x 2 5/8", surface wear; and Set of (7) French enameled metal decanter liquor labels with chains.
• A Miniature Ivory Model of a Japanese
  A Miniature Ivory Model of a Japanese Battleship, Meiji/Taisho Period (1868-1926) Likely modeled after a Russo-Japanese War or World War I era dreadnought of the Imperial Japanese Navy length 4.9 in — 12.5 cm
• MINIATURE IVORY INLAID ROSEWOOD TABLETOP
  MINIATURE IVORY INLAID ROSEWOOD TABLETOP CABINET 19th c. Spanish/Moorish Vargueno form Collector's Cabinet, the case with a central top medallion and boxwood stringing, the face containing a central locking door cabinet (with key), flanked by stacks of three drawers, all with delicate ivy decoration, scaled dividers, 6 3/4" x 10" x 5". Good condition.
• MINIATURE IVORY RELIEF PORTRAIT Bas
  MINIATURE IVORY RELIEF PORTRAIT Bas Relief Profile Waist Length Portrait of a Young Woman in an Empire Gown, set against a black ground in an oval shadowbox brass frame with pale blue fabric back, domed lens, 3" x 2 5/8", good condition.
• Ten Framed Continental Miniatures on
  Ten Framed Continental Miniatures on Ivory Continental. A group of?ten?painted miniature ivory portraits including four unknown women one labeled Countess Dubarry on verso one young boy three men and one soldier all?in ivory frames four appear to be signed by the same artist three?others have different signatures; largest ht. 5.75 wd. 4.75 in. Condition: Minor cracks or loose pieces to some of the frames.? One frame has a damaged bottom edge.??International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
• French Miniature Portrait on Ivory French
  French Miniature Portrait on Ivory French painted miniature ivory portrait of French gentlemen opposite side with locket of hair; ?mounted in a brass case;??lg. 3.25 in.?
• Painted Miniature Ivory Portrait A miniature
  Painted Miniature Ivory Portrait A miniature ivory portrait of a Victorian woman framed in a wood frame; o.a. ht. 5.25 wd. 4.25 in.
• A pierced ivory circular box with screw
  A pierced ivory circular box with screw lid containing a miniature ivory domino set. 4 cm dia. x 3 cm high.
• MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG
  MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY: Unsigned most likely 19th Century measures 2'' x 1 3/4'' square encased in an original wood frame with gilt metal liner 3 3/4'' x 3 1/2''.CONDITION: Needs cleaning as there is some debris on the surface and there is a crack on the right hand side visible in photos. Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available on this lot.
• MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING OF
  MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A GENTLEMAN: Circular sight size 2 1/2'' in diameter no visible signature most likely 19th Century encased in a gilt metal frame with some wear 2 3/4'' in diameter.CONDITION: Hairline crack in upper margin extending into the image to the right side of his face barely visible. Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available on this lot.
• MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING OF
  MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A GENTLEMAN: Most likely 19th Century circular sight size 2'' in diameter gentleman is wearing a blue coat encased in carved wooden frame with wear 3 3/4'' in diameter and exceptional detail to the painting.CONDITION: Frame has wear painting has several areas of paint fleck. Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available on this lot.
• TWO PIECE MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING
  TWO PIECE MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING LOT: 1) Madame de Pompadour Watercolor on Ivory 2 7/8'' x 2 1/4'' Oval unsigned titled verso encased in gilt metal frame 4 1/8'' x 3''. 2) Portrait of a Young Lady signed Granier 2 1/2'' x 2'' sight size Oval encased in tooled leather and embossed hinged case 3'' x 2 1/2''.CONDITION: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available on this lot.
• EXCELLENT MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING
  EXCELLENT MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A YOUNG GIRL: Sight size 3 1/8'' in diameter no visible signature encased in a silvered colored metal frame 3 7/8'' in diameter.CONDITION: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available on this lot.
• 11 MINIATURE IVORY NETSUKE & OKIMONO:
  11 MINIATURE IVORY NETSUKE & OKIMONO: To Netsuke to include 1) Man holding bag 1 5/8'' h. 2) Pair monkey in clam shells (larger 5/8'' h. note hairline). Okimono to include 1) Matched pair of elephants (3/4'' h.). 2) Elephant (1'' h.). 3) Elephant (3/4'' h.). 4) Bust of lion on plinth (1 1/4'' h.). 5) Bear (3/4'' h.). 6) Nut (1 3/4'' h.). 7) Serpent (1 3/8'' h.)CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside of the USA.
• Group of Japanese carved miniature ivory
  Group of Japanese carved miniature ivory figures depicting the seven immortals with wooden base and box Estimate $ 100-200 Losses to three figures Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• A Group Lot of Miniature Ivory Masks
  A Group Lot of Miniature Ivory Masks & Netsuke Mask Six stylized miniature masks all signed on back and with pigments each apprx 3/4"L. One silver link bracelet with five hanging pendant masks each mask apprx 1/2"L and possibly bone and with pigments. A demon head mask with pigment on eyes open mouth with fangs signed apprx. 1-3/8"L.
• MINIATURE IVORY TEAPOT. Asian early
  MINIATURE IVORY TEAPOT. Asian early 20th century. Carved in the form of a pine tree with branches. Top has been glued. 3''h. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• Carved ivory netsukes c. 1900 along
  Carved ivory netsukes c. 1900 along with other miniature ivory carvings including two chicks in eggs seated figures man with a gourd buck with a frog etc. minor damaged.
• Tree Stump Carved Box Ivory Netsuke
  Tree Stump Carved Box Ivory Netsuke with Miniature Ivory Grouping Inside A carved ivory box in the shape of a tree stump with a mouse in a hollow, the inside an extremely detailed grouping performing an act of love; mouse has painted eyes. Signed inside of the box, approx. 1-1/2"T x 1-1/2"L x 1-1/4"W, and grouping approx. 5/8"T.
• Miniature Ivory Swatter Carved ivory
  Miniature Ivory Swatter Carved ivory horse hair swatter with a lady bug and remnants of a fly in the hair. Not signed, approx. 3-1/8"L.
• Six Japanese carved fruit pit seeds
  Six Japanese carved fruit pit seeds in the form of comical heads, carved walnut and a Continental miniature ivory goblet and a base goblet - 2 in. H.
• Carved ivory box, five Japanese inkwash
  Carved ivory box, five Japanese inkwash enhanced ivory buttons, miniature ivory skull, mask, and chess piece box - 3 1/4 in. L., 2 in. W.
• Napoleonic miniature ivory portrait
  Napoleonic miniature ivory portrait signed Lucas. 2"H. The elephant ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically.
• An embossed and applied metal box with
  An embossed and applied metal box with intricate floral decoration and miniature ivory portrait insert of Empress Josephine(?), 5" Dia., 2"H. Good condition, wear to metal surface; portrait in very good condition.