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Carved ivory letter opener,
Carved ivory letter opener, carved with chains of camels, approx 16cm L
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INDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANT &
INDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANT & TWO CARVINGSThe letter opener carved with multiple elephants, the carvings depicting elephants with howdahs. Length of letter opener 11 in. Height of elephant 2.25 in. (Cond: elephant with shrinkage)
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Two Ivory Letter Openersmay also be
Two Ivory Letter Openersmay also be used as page turners; one features a carved elephant on arabesque scrolled base; the second featuring a rhinoceros carving.Elephant: 9 in.; Rhino: 8 in.Elephant: several small nicks to ivory blade; Rhino: chip to blade tip.
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Lot of 12 vintage animal related
Lot of 12 vintage animal related letter openers. Including elephants, camel and birds in a pocket knife style. Some are possible bone. Longest letter opener 8 1/2". Estimate $30-40
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A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx.
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.
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Lot of 12 vintage letter
Lot of 12 vintage letter openers. Including one that is possibly ebony & bone with an elephant figurine and a fountain pen. Longest letter opener 9 1/4". Estimate $30-40
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Ivory and Bone Letter Openers
Ivory and Bone Letter Openers African early 20th century. Four ivory and bone letter openers all with carved animal handles all unmarked; longest lg. 10.5 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California. Condition: Wear to carvings.
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Lot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden
Lot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden animal themed letter openers. Including an alligators, elephants, bird, gizelle. And an etched scene of a hit marked Philippines. Longest letter opener is 13". Estimate $50-60
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A European Carved Ivory Letter
A European Carved Ivory Letter Opener having a scrolled handle together with a dressing tool and a spool. Length of first 9 1/2 inches.
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Lot of 9 vintage hand carved wooden
Lot of 9 vintage hand carved wooden animal themed letter openers. Including giraffe, zebras, fish, elephant gizelle. Longest letter opener 12". Estimate $50-60
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Lot of 4 vintage white metal animal
Lot of 4 vintage white metal animal themed letter openers. Including owl, herd of elephants, alligator, Indian diety, longest letter opener 8". Estimate $15-30
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A Carved Ivory Card Case and Letter
A Carved Ivory Card Case and Letter Opener Finely carved depicting a pagoda in a landscape with people working. Removable top. Measures apprx. 4-1/4"L x 2-1/2"W x 1/3"W. Carved ivory letter opener has an oblong handle depicting a carved dragon design measures apprx. 8-1/8"L x 1-1/3"W.
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WHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALE
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.
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Vintage hand carved wooden monkey
Vintage hand carved wooden monkey letter opener. Possibly ebony. 12 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
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Five assorted carved ivory articles
Five assorted carved ivory articles 1) newspaper opener - carved from large tusk end 22 in. L.; 2) two parasol handles - one with enameled metal cuff other carved floral decoration 9 1/2 and 11 in. L.; 3) cigarette holder - with carved floral decoration - 4 in. L.; 4) elephant figure - 3 1/2 in. L. Estimate $ 200-300 Paper opener - chips on blade paint stains on handle with natural fissures; handles - natural fissures wear; cigarette holder - appropriate wear from use; elephant handle - chips wear.
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CARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTER
CARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTER OPENERIvory letter opener with Coca Cola bottle with Arabic text, 8 1/2" long. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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Carved ivory figural knife rest
Carved ivory figural knife rest with elephants
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A Silver & Ivory Letter Opener
A Silver & Ivory Letter Opener London ca. 1885-86 Flat ivory knife attached to cast silver handle with nautilus shell hallmarked overall 12-5/8"L.
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Japanese etched ivory cylindrical
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.
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Lot of 9 vintage brass animal
Lot of 9 vintage brass animal themed letter openers. Including unicorn, rampant lion, squirrel, elephants, bull, gazelle, longest letter opener 9". Estimate $50-75
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Vintage bone letter opener with
Vintage bone letter opener with profile of Egyptian diety. 13 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
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Vintage brass letter opener.
Vintage brass letter opener. Etched Chinese dragon on blade with a jade looking animal handle. Foliage etched on reverse. 11" long. Estimate $50-60
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Fine Chinese elephant ivory
Fine Chinese elephant ivory letter holder canton, early 19th century Of tall rectangular form, double dragon carved crest over seven 'day' sleeves all carved in high detail to show figural landscape, terminating in arrow form crest. H: 16 in.
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Vintage Ringling Bros and Barnum
Vintage Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus The Greatest Show on Earth white metal letter opener with elephant head. 8 1/2" long Estimate $20-30
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Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Description Circa 1895 to 1910. Beautifully designed letter opener with a continuous geometric pattern on the handle with a ship and whale's tail on the handle pommel. There is a bead shaped bolster where the blade meets the handle. The blade is attached to the handle with hand ...
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A Continental Silver and Ivory
A Continental Silver and Ivory Lion-Form Letter Opener marked ".900" "FS" and "875" length 11 in.
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Lot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden
Lot of 7 vintage hand carved wooden African bust letter openers, Longest letter opener 11 1/2". Estimate $50-60
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ANTIQUE CARVED BELUGA WHALE
ANTIQUE CARVED BELUGA WHALE HANDLE LETTER OPENERCarved Antique Walrus Ivory Letter Opener, with beluga whale carved handle
Length 8.5 in.
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.
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A Brass Letter Opener having
A Brass Letter Opener having applied pierced carved jade to the handle. Length 9 3/4 inches.
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WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATE
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".
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Carved ivory newspaper opener
Carved ivory newspaper opener late 19th Century with monogram engraved on side; 12 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 80-125 There are some small chips along the edge of the blade.
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Russian silver and ivory letter
Russian silver and ivory letter opener The handle cast in relief as a pair of hounds' heads, stamped 84 standard with Cyrillic marks for Khlebnikov. L: 8 in. ,200-
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*A Group of Eight Chinese Ivory
*A Group of Eight Chinese Ivory Articles comprising a puzzleball two letter openers two figures of women a figure of an elephant a cigarette extender and a bottle. Height of tallest 10 1/4 inches.
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14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY
14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY STAINED AND CARVED BLADE, TESTED 14K YELLOW GOLD DOMED TOP, FILLED, DETAILED ENGRAVINGS OF FLOWERS A...14K letter opener with mahogany stained and carved blade, tested 14K yellow gold domed top, filled, detailed engravings of flowers and scroll work, engraved "F.D. Rand/Burlington," multiple minor dents, evidence of lead fill near edge, 8 1/2" l.
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A nephrite jade letter opener in
A nephrite jade letter opener in birch fitted box the handle with white metal scrolling mounts inlaid with rubies and diamonds and a central enamel set monogram. 26cm. long.
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IVORY: NINETEEN ASSORTED IVORY
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.]