A few examples of appraisal values for
BALLS WITHIN BALLS CARVED FROM A SINGLE PIECE

• CUPS AND BALLS.Cups and Balls.
  CUPS AND BALLS.Cups and Balls. California, John Dahms, ca. 1990. Set of three finely turned segmented and lathe-turned cups crafted from a variety of exotic hardwoods. Together with a matching solid Takagi cup and Dahms-made wand. Mouths 3 _Ó diameter. Very good.
• CUPS AND BALLS.Cups and Balls.
  CUPS AND BALLS.Cups and Balls. California: John Dahms, ca. 1990. Three finely turned segmented and lathe-turned cups of crafted hardwood. Together with a matching solid Takagi cup and Dahms-made wand. Mouths 3 1/8" diameter. Fine
• Nine carved and painted ivory
  Nine carved and painted ivory billiard balls, early 20th century comprising 4 red, 4 white and 1 black ball, 3/4 in. Diam., with wood box
• TWO CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF
  TWO CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF MYSTERY multiple layers on each diameters 2.50'' and 2.25'' the first on short pedestal bowl the 2nd on 6'' pierced pedestal stand. The mystery balls have a few chips and one stand is missing the pedestal.
• HAND CARVED WHIMSY One piece
  HAND CARVED WHIMSY One piece carving balls appear at center of column able to travel freely another demonstration of early folk art detail hand painted in white red and black. 16 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• TWO IVORY PUZZLE BALLS. China
  TWO IVORY PUZZLE BALLS. China early 20th century. Two balls with carved concentric layers on carved stands: 2 1/4''d. floral ball on a 7 1/2''h. dragon stand and 1 1/2'' dragon ball on a 6''h. figural stand. Interior balls have damage.
• CHINESE CARVED PUZZLE BALL ON
  CHINESE CARVED PUZZLE BALL ON STANDCarved as a series of graduated balls, each within the outer larger sphere, the stand carved with geometric motifs. Height overall 8 in. (Cond: good)
• CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF
  CHINESE IVORY CARVED BALLS OF MYSTERY (seven in graduated sizes) raised on figural fitted stand itself having three mystery balls on standard. Height 7''. Diameter of removable balls 2.25''. The carving is in good overall condition with light wear throughout but the bowl on top is somewhat loose and the treads damaged.
• A Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand
  A Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand the ball pierce carved with multiple layers raised on a waisted stand the standard centered with a smaller carved ball raised on a pierce carved cylindrical base further raised on a scalloped circular foot. Height overall 11 inches.
• A Carved Puzzle Ball with Stand
  A Carved Puzzle Ball with Stand Chinese A five layer carved ivory puzzle ball and stand carved from bone with faint trace of pigment on stand. The stand is lacquered wood. 16-1/2"T. From a private Indianapolis collection.
• Carved White Jade Mystery Ball
  Carved White Jade Mystery Ball inner balls approx. 7 layers 5'' diameter with stand.
• BOXED SET OF BILLIARD BALLS.
  BOXED SET OF BILLIARD BALLS. Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. 19th century. Two white ivory balls mottled in green and red and one red. Box interior with original label. Imperfections. Box 3''h. 8 1/2''w. Box lid with split.
• Three bocce balls 5"dia. And four
  Three bocce balls 5"dia. And four composition and wood hat molds 6"h.
• An Ivory Puzzle Ball and Stand
  An 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.
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL With multiple concentric filigree interior and carved with figures pagodas and trees on carved hardwood stand. On stand 9 3/4 in. 4 3/8 in. diam.
• Carved Ivory Mystery Ball on
  Carved 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.
• CHINESE CARVED PUZZLE BALL
  CHINESE CARVED PUZZLE BALL Elaborately carved ball, 3 1/2 in. Diam.
• CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL: Carved
  CARVED IVORY MYSTERY BALL: Carved dragon exterior at least 8 internal spheres. Overall 3'' dia.CONDITION: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not permitted on this lot. CITES paperwork is not available.
• Carved Ivory Mystery Ball 7 inner
  Carved Ivory Mystery Ball 7 inner balls dragon decor 1 3/4'' diameter some loss.
• SIX BILLIARD BALLS. Four white
  SIX BILLIARD BALLS. Four white ivory balls each with some green mottling and two red balls one dark and one light. Imperfections. 7 1/2''dia. One white ball with chip and split. Approximate diameters: 4'' 3 1/2'' 3 1/2'' 3 3/4'' 3 1/4'' 3 1/4''
• FIVE CARVED AMBER-TYPE PIECES,
  FIVE CARVED AMBER-TYPE PIECES, LIKELY CHINESE, 20TH C.: PAIR OF BALLS WITH INTRICATE INCISED DESIGN; BOWL/CYLINDER; RHINO; FOOT WITH...Five carved amber-type pieces, likely Chinese, 20th C.: pair of balls with intricate incised design; bowl/cylinder; rhino; foot with spider atop, varied shades and with inclusions, wear consistent with age and use, largest (balls), 4" dia.
• A Chinese Ivory "Puzzle Ball" on
  A Chinese Ivory "Puzzle Ball" on Figural Stand the ball's outer casing intricately carved with writhing dragons amid ruyi clouds the two inner balls pierced with geometric motifs raised on a sectional figural stand overall height 7 1/8 in.
• Three Molded Glass and Bronze
  Three Molded Glass and Bronze Boules d'Escalier 20TH CENTURY The first of diamond-cut spherical form, the second molded in acorn form, the last octagonal cut acorn form with diamond cut lower panel. Heights 6, 7 1/4 and 7 1/2 inches.
• TWO CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALLS.
  TWO CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALLS. China early 20th century. Both with dragons. 2''dia. and 1 1/2''dia. with stand 1 1/4''h. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• Y CARVED EIGHT-SPHERE IVORY
  Y CARVED EIGHT-SPHERE IVORY PUZZLE BALL LATE QING DYNASTY-REPUBLIC PERIOD, 19TH-20TH CENTURY ???? ????????the outer sphere pierced and carved with figures amongst pine trees, willow trees and rockworks, with twelve circular apertures successively revealing the thin-walled inner spheres loosely rolling within, each pierced with geometric patterns and similar circular apertures, the ball set on top with a pierced carved lady holding a lotus pod and leaf extending as a top cover, accompanied by a peach-holding boy, with chain on top, the reverse set with two peaches issuing from flowers and foliage, further with tassel(1)26cm high excluding tassel
• * A Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle
  * A Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball on Stand the pierce carved sphere having no fewer than twelve interior spheres raised atop a stand with three elephants at the top with an additional puzzle ball in the stem and raised atop a pierce carved circular base. Height overall 14 inches; diameter of ball 4 inches.
• INCISED TAINO GAMING BALL. FULLY
  INCISED TAINO GAMING BALL. FULLY INCISED WITH Acomplex geometric pattern of circles surrounding 4 triangulate designs that symbolize the world's quadrants or 4 corners, I.e. N. S. E. and W. Provenance: Private Florida collection. Larry Roberts Collection, author of Taino Sculptures, Art of the Gods and Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust. Made from a heavy and dense fine grained hard stone, Diameter 3.51" Pre-Colombian. Caribbean.
• Folk Art Cage-and-Ball Cane An
  Folk Art Cage-and-Ball Cane An early caved wood ball-in-cage cane having carved random letters extending on all four sides; ht. 33 in.
• Collection of Four English
  Collection of Four English Turned, Carved and Inlaid Carpet Balls, fourth quarter 19th century, the set equipped with four annular wooden stands, each ball with an inlaid player's numeral and on the opposing apex, a monogrammed owner's tondo, dia. 4-1/2".
• Chinese Ivory Puzzle Balls China. A
  Chinese Ivory Puzzle Balls China. A pair of puzzle ball carvings each on graduated ivory stands; ht. of tallest 10.25 in. Condition: International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States.
• TWO SMALL CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE
  TWO SMALL CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLS ON FIGURAL CARVED STANDS 1830-1850 (4) a small puzzle ball carved with rose sprays on the outer layer sitting on a stand carved with a figure holding lotus leaf - h: 7 3/4 in.; the other puzzle ball carved with figures in courtyards sitting on a stand carved with a male officer - h: 9 1/2 in.; Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes consistent with our definition of commercial regulations contained in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 14.91 require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which is the buyer's responsibility.
• Carved Jade Carp and Puzzle Ball
  Carved Jade Carp and Puzzle Ball 20th Century 9"
• Carved Wood Toy American, 19th
  Carved Wood Toy American, 19th century, two carved balls in a cage with carved Masonic emblems, 16 in.,
• A CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON
  A CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND WITH FIGURE OF A MAIDEN 1830-1850 puzzle ball containing 16 layers outer layer carved with coiled dragon among cloud and pierced with various patterns in the inner balls. Stand carved with a lady holding lotus leaf. Puzzle ball w: 3 1/2 in. Stand h: 17 1/4 in. Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes consistent with our definition of commercial regulations contained in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 14.91 require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which it the buyer's responsibility.
• BOXED SET OF BILLIARD BALLS.
  BOXED SET OF BILLIARD BALLS. Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. 19th century. Two white ivory balls and one red. Box interior with original label. Box 3''h. 8 1/2''w. No signs of plugs cracks (aside from age crazing). The red ball exhibits surface scratches and scuff marks. The box is in good condition with signs of age some scratches minor separation at one corner.
• A Chinese ivory puzzle ball with
  A Chinese ivory puzzle ball with numerous pierced inner balls (damaged) the exterior carved with flowerheads and leafage 1.75ins (44mm) and stand for same with pierced cylindrical base 6.125ins (154mm) high and a Chinese ivory framed miniature counting frame 3ins (78mm) x 1.5ins (38mm) overall (in pieces)