Ivory mounted hardwood book coverIvory mounted hardwood book cover 19th c. 12" h. 9" w. ?
TWO SETS OF BOOK ENDS One depictingTWO SETS OF BOOK ENDS One depicting foo dogs and one contemporary pair with painted elephants.
A Miniature Carved Ivory Book "Book"A Miniature Carved Ivory Book "Book" carved of ivory with turned pages and lion illustration with text opposite inscribed and signed with applied pigment rubbed into areas offered on carved wood base. Book is apprx. 1"T x 3-1/2"W x 3-1/4"D. Stand is apprx. 1"T x 4-1/4"W x 1-3/4"D.
BOOKS: FOUR BOOKS ON IVORY, INCLUDING:BOOKS: FOUR BOOKS ON IVORY, INCLUDING: "IVORY, AN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY AND ILLUSTRATED SURVEY", 1987; "MASTERPIECES OF IVORY FROM T...BOOKS: four books on ivory, including: "Ivory, An International History and Illustrated Survey", 1987; "Masterpieces of Ivory from The Walters Art Gallery", 1985(large paperback); "A Treasury of American Scrimshaw" by McManus, 1997; and "Baroque and Later Ivories" by Trusted, 2013, four volumes in total, all in fine condition.
ASIAN: IVORY LAMPS AND A PAIR CHINESEASIAN: IVORY LAMPS AND A PAIR CHINESE PINK QUARTZ BOOK ENDS, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C., DETAILS INCLUDE: FINELY CARVED AND PIERCED IV...ASIAN: Ivory lamps and a pair Chinese pink quartz book ends, late 19th/ early 20th C., details include: finely carved and pierced ivory lamps with reticulated pattern throughout, tear-drop pendants at top, standard with carved animal motif on pierced jungle background, on round base raised on four feet, electrified, 10 1/2" h.; and a pair of pierced phoenix form carved rose quartz bookends mounted on detachable stepped metal base with etched Greek Key border, chips, 7 1/4" h., both sold as-is. [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.]
Pair of Indian carved ivory andPair of Indian carved ivory and wood bookends relief scene of elephants in palm tree oasis mounted on carved wood bookend 5 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 80-125 Leaf ends missing appropriate discoloration.
Carved ivory note pad, and an ivoryCarved ivory note pad, and an ivory book 1) note pad - with three ivory pages and leather case, 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.; 2) book - with printed prayer to parents 1 3/4 x 3 in.
A late 19th century ivory pageA late 19th century ivory page turner 30 cm long.
Four ivory cases: card case shapedFour ivory cases: card case shaped as book with blue satin interior; one shaped as book with silver strapwork mounts, seven ivory pages with writing and drawings, several dated 1910, French, 19th century, several minor cracks at hinge mounts, several pages discolored, some with silver polish, one page loose ; card case shaped as book, black leather interior, covers slightly warped, otherwise good condition ; card case, cover with applied silver cartouche, leather interior and mounts, leather with some fraying and losses, otherwise good condition , each about 4-1/4 in., British and Continental, 19th century.
RARE VOLUME ON IVORYRARE VOLUMERARE VOLUME ON IVORYRARE VOLUME ON IVORY Ivory and the Elephant, by George Frederick Kunz. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1916. Hobby Club edition, limited to 40 copies, printed for member John D. Crimmins and signed by the author. Illus. with photographs, charts, etc., some fold-out. Q. Cream cloth with pictorial paste-down on cover and pictorial label on spine. Top edge gilt, remaining deckled. Provenance: The Hobby Club was established in New York City in 1908 as an exclusive club for gentlemen, mostly well-known New Yorkers, with a well-defined hobby, as an opportunity to showcase their knowledge or collections at annual dinners.
Pair of Carved Ivory FigurinesPair of Carved Ivory Figurines of Elephants 5'' tall plus stands bookend style bases.
Two Ivory Letter Openersmay alsoTwo 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.
Pair of African carved wood andPair of African carved wood and ivory elephant bookends and an elephant figure Estimate $ 150-250 No condition report supplied.
Seventeen Leather Bound Books,Seventeen Leather Bound Books, Adjustable Ebony Bookends eight volumes, [The Oxford Thackeray,] full red leather bindings, gilt top edges, 6-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.; three French, late 19th century, works of fiction, quarter leather bindings with marbled panels, 7 x 4-3/4 in., [corners and spines with normal wear'] two with half red leather bindings with marbled panels, one W. Grant Stevenson, one Clement Scott, early 20th century, 7-1/4 x 3-3/4 in., [some pages with toning, minor spine chips;] four volumes [The Plays of J.M. Barrie,] London, 1931 and 1936, blue leather bindings with gilt spine decoration, 7-1/4 x 5 in., [several spines chipped;] with an adjustable Arts and Crafts ebony book rack, ends with Gothic style silver-plated overlay, 15 in. (closed), [several bent elements]
Carved Wood Book Ends Asian 20thCarved Wood Book Ends Asian 20th century. A pair of ornately carved hardwood book ends with dragons and urns set upon a scrolling foliate base; ht. 10.75 lg. 11.5 in. Condition: Wear to surface.
IVORY CARVING OF A MAN. AsianIVORY CARVING OF A MAN. Asian early 20th century. Man wearing a turban and holding a book. 8 1/4''h.
ANTIQUE IVORY NOTEBOOK WITH PENCILLovelyANTIQUE IVORY NOTEBOOK WITH PENCILLovely little notebook having cover made with sheets of ivory and applied decorative shield on front small wooden pencil with ivory butt blue cloth moire end papers later writing on first page 4'' x 2.5'' x 3/8'' circa early 19th century fair condition. Private collection Oxford MI.
Carved Wooden African ElephantCarved Wooden African Elephant Bookends 20th century. A pair of carved and stained wooden African elephant bookends each unmarked; ht. 8.25 wd. 9.5 in. Condition: Age cracks to wood.
A French prayer book with ivoryA French prayer book with ivory covers, inscribed 1902, the front cover with carved chalice motif, a carved ivory dragon bangle and sundry ivory
An ivory page turner the silverAn ivory page turner the silver mounts embossed with elephant heads German 925 assay and Russian pre revolution St Petersburg 84 import marks. length 31cm.
Rookwood Elephant Bookends AmericanRookwood Elephant Bookends American a pair of Rookwood elephant bookends covered in an ivory matte glaze impressed Rookwood logo shape No 2444 dated 1925.
TWO IVORY FIGURES. India 20thTWO IVORY FIGURES. India 20th century. Pictured is a woman carrying a book 8 1/4''h. Together with two deities 4''h. Measurements include wooden bases. IVORY CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
A Carved Ivory Page Turner IntricatelyA Carved Ivory Page Turner Intricately carved to the natural curve of the tusk and highly polished with the image of the Immortal Kinko riding on the back of a carp in a roiling sea on the front with the composition continued on the back of the blade signed on the back with soft pigments added for accent and with red rubbed into the incised areas of the signature.
Four Pairs of Bookends
20th Century
comprisingFour Pairs of Bookends
20th Century
comprising a pair of brass ibis birds atop marble bases, a pair of black-painted cast metal rams, a pair of art nouveau style composition figures atop onyx bases, and a pair of petrified wood specimens.
Height of first 7 1/2 inches.
Pair of Chinese burnished earthenwarePair of Chinese burnished earthenware bookends, 20th Century modeled as an elephant and blind man on a block plinth, 7 1/8 in. H.
An Ivory Card Case, Chinese InAn Ivory Card Case, Chinese In a western book shape with a plain back, brown leather hinge and intricately carved to depicting a dragon among roiling clouds, with incised signature filled in red and with applied mother of pearl eyes, interior of white silk moire. Overall approx. 3-7/8" x 2-7/8".
Ivory Ladies Accessories Plus 20thIvory 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.
FOURTEEN COLLECTIBLE BOOKS aboutFOURTEEN COLLECTIBLE BOOKS about Africa and/or hunting: four by Peter Hathaway Capstick all first editions published by St. Martin's Press N.Y.-''Safari the Last Adventure'' 1984; ''The Last Ivory Hunter'' 1988; ''Africa'' first edition so stated 1987; ''Sands of Silence'' 1991; ''White Hunters'' by Brian Herne first edition 1999 H.Holt & Co.; ''Elephants Ivory & Hunters'' by Tony Sanchez-Arino first edition Safari Press 2002; ''Hunter's Tracks'' by J.A. Hunter 1957; ''Hunting Africa'' by Swan Botes & Smit first edition so stated 2000 all but this one with d.j. et al.
PAIR OF ROOKWOOD IVORY GLAZE 'RAVEN'PAIR OF ROOKWOOD IVORY GLAZE 'RAVEN' BOOKENDS AND A 'FISH' DISH 20TH CENTURYPair of Rookwood Ivory Glaze ''Raven'' Bookends and a ''Fish'' Dish, 20th Century The pair of bookends impressed with maker''s mark GMCD, form number 2275 and dated XLVII; and the fish dish impressed with form number 6387 and dated XLVI. Height of bookends: 5-1/4 in (13.3 cm)
(6) Assorted pierced and carved(6) Assorted pierced and carved ivories to include a small framed scene, (2) letter openers (1) of which with horse form handle and sterling band, with repair, pierced and carved cup lacking bottom, small figureal scene and miniature elephant topped letter opener
Collection of ivory bone and hornCollection of ivory bone and horn carved implements together with a composition tusk. ?
CHINESE IVORY SCHOLAR BOOKMARKCHINESE IVORY SCHOLAR BOOKMARK
Two Carved Ivory Page Turners theTwo Carved Ivory Page Turners the first having a foliate decorated handle the second having a gilt metal handle together with three carved ivory letter openers and twelve ivory picks with stand. Length of longest 11 1/2 inches.
Carved Ivory Page Turner naturalCarved Ivory Page Turner natural form 19 1/2'' long circa 1890.
A near set of seven ivory backedA near set of seven ivory backed hair and clothes brushes monogrammed
ANTIQUE IVORY WEEKLY DATE BOOKMeasuresANTIQUE IVORY WEEKLY DATE BOOKMeasures 3" x 1-5/8". Note: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory, and it will be shipped only to a Florida address. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.