A few examples of appraisal values for
MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLED

• MOTHER OF PEARL PAGE TURNERA mother
  MOTHER OF PEARL PAGE TURNERA mother of pearl page turner featuring a flat blade, unmarked silver mount and a magnificently carved natural material handle depicting a winged griffin supporting an orb draped in foliage and a shield shaped recess for a crest or monogram, chips to blade and extensive restoration to handle.
• Mother-of-pearl thorn handled
  Mother-of-pearl thorn handled urn, herringbone pattern satin glass, red to pearl, amber thorn handles and rim, 10 in. Five thorns with chips, several chips with satin finish over chip, possibly as made. Maude B. Feld, New York.
• A Mother of Pearl Serving Spoon
  A Mother of Pearl Serving Spoon Fashioned from sections of natural polished mother of pearl joined with brass brads and a small brass plate at the neck.
• MOTHER OF PEARL EROTIC STANHOPE
  MOTHER OF PEARL EROTIC STANHOPE DRESS CANE-Ca 1890 -Pistol shaped mother-of-pearl handle with a shorter round neck and a wider and flattened top with a grooved yellow metal collar on a richly hued and beautifully veined coco palm wood shaft and matched long horn ferrule. Notable is the superior, costly and rarely seen French polish of the shaft. -So-far, so-good, however, what makes this cane singular, is that it is discreetly fitted with an erotic Stanhope in a peep hole located under the collar in what seems to be a pair of discreet round yellow metal eyelets. -The micro lens shows the black and white picture of two nude women sitting side by side in a spicy embrace… Despite endless attempts, it was not possible to capture the two disrobed in a photo, but can assure you that they are there and can be clearly seen by bare eyes. -This amusing and tasteful erotica cane in luxury grade and in a as a good condition as you can ask for is endowed with the crossover appeal of associating with more than one collecting field to augment its desirability. -Expert opinions are unanimous on the French origin and insinuate a costly custom order for the personal pleasure of a Gentleman from the Belle Époque. The discreet look of the cane allowed him to wear it at all occasions, and, in the appropriate time, “disrobe” the device and become the topic of the gathering. -Today, hunting for Stanhopes is addictive precisely because most of these lenses were designed to elude discovery. -H. 3 ¾” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 36” -$1,200-$1,600 -The Stanhope, named after English scientist Lord Stanhope (1753-1816), was an optical novelty that was concealed in nineteenth century jewelry, ornaments and occasionally canes. It consisted of a slim glass rod, less than one-eighth of an inch in diameter, which had one end rounded to form a lens and a tiny round collodion positive photograph cemented to the other end. A small hole was drilled in the jewelry, the Stanhope inserted, and a magnified view of the photograph could then be seen by looking through the lens. Actually the stanhope is the beginning of micro-photography or the microfilm of today. In 1867 a French patent was obtained by Antoine Rochard for objects fitted with Stanhope’s. -For a cane with Stanhope’s see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, Chapter 10, Photography, page 114, 10/24 and Francis H. Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 262. -Mother-of-pearl or Nacre is an iridescent substance that forms the lining of the shells of some fresh-water and some salt-water mollusks. This lining protects the shellfish from abrasions and irritants that can get inside the shell. When a foreign object such as a piece of sand enters the shell, the lining protects the oyster and the nacre begins to build up on the foreign object – as such pearls are formed. The shiny nacre that develops on the inside of the shell and essentially “gives birth” to a pearl by transferring that nacre to the foreign object is the mother of pearl. The pearl is the shaped nacre formed on the foreign object.
• MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER DRESS
  MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER DRESS CANE-Ca. 1870 -Substantial mother-of-pearl handle of a beautiful, stretching oval and tapering shape delicately engraved with flowers and leaves partly embellished with silver inlay. It is accented by a silver knob at the top and a matching collar at the bottom, both hand chased and engraved with corresponding foliates and blooms. -The handle comes with a richly hued rosewood shaft and a metal ferrule with tiny iron spike. -Beauty pure, this French cane epitomizes the romantic taste of its day and displays throughout quality and class. It was obviously used over a longer period of time and shows minor dents and wear all in keeping with its age. The overall taste as well as the style of the delicately engraved initials on the top attest for a French origin and Napoleon III period. -Notable is that mother of pearl was always a luxurious material. It has a unique exoticness about it that draws you in. -H. 9 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 38 ½” -$600-$800
• A mother-of-pearl needle case in
  A mother-of-pearl needle case in the form of an umbrella with turned handle, 10.5cm long
• A mother-of-pearl visiting card
  A mother-of-pearl visiting card case with relief carved cartouche to front, another card case and sundry trinket boxes
• Eight mother-of-pearl handled
  Eight mother-of-pearl handled silver luncheon knives late 19th century Plain rectangular mother-of-pearl handles, silver blades, together with two similar master butter knives and two additional knives, 12 pieces. Maker S H. PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman Good condition, normal wear.
• Mother-of-pearl basket, cranberry
  Mother-of-pearl basket, cranberry interior with moiré pattern, thorn handles, 3-3/4 x 9-3/4 x 8-1/2 in. One handle with minor chips.
• STERLING SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL
  STERLING SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL CANE-Ca. 1900 -Highly stylized handle consisting of a Sterling silver knob embossed of the side with a continuous flower and leafage “Tiffany Style” frieze and a round, plain and flat top engraved with large flowery initials which could be an “R” and an “A”. The knob lengthens downward with an integral, strong tapering collar ending with two plain twin rings to extend in an elongating conical stem paneled with bright and shimmering mother of pearl. It ends with a flaring, round turned mother of pearl flattened ball-ring and an attached, cylindrical silver collar with an embossed band at each end. -The handle comes with a hardwood shaft dyed and polished to simulate snake wood and a metal ferrule. -While New World taste is apparent in the profile of this cane and the origin is endorsed by the “STERLING” mark on the silver collar, expert eye recons the style and quality output of Rest Fenner Smith & Co. Makers of Fine Gold and Silver Headed Walking Sticks from New York, NY. -Anyhow, it survived the test of time brilliantly, honors American cane making skills and is an over the top collectable in every sense. -H. 4” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 38” -$400-$500 -Mother-of-pearl or Nacre is an iridescent substance that forms the lining of the shells of some fresh-water and some salt-water mollusks. This lining protects the shellfish from abrasions and irritants that can get inside the shell. When a foreign object such as a piece of sand enters the shell, the lining protects the oyster and the nacre begins to build up on the foreign object – as such pearls are formed. The shiny nacre that develops on the inside of the shell and essentially “gives birth” to a pearl by transferring that nacre to the foreign object is the mother of pearl. The pearl is the shaped nacre formed on the foreign object.
• Group of mother of pearl and
  Group of mother of pearl and celluloid handled flatware. ?
• French Mother of Pearl handled
  French Mother of Pearl handled knives with intricately engraved blades. Each measures 7 3/4'' long. No apparent maker's marks. Condition: some small losses to blade edges some discolorations. As found estate condition. See images.
• VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLED
  VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLED FRUIT SET Comprising two fitted blue felt-lined wood trays including twelve gilt-metal forks and eleven knives most handles inlaid with a shield-shaped cartouche (23)
• Group of Mother of Pearl Handled
  Group of Mother of Pearl Handled Flatwareincluding a set of (12) knives with carved handles engraved with ''S'' (9 5/8 in.) (expected discoloration to blades one handle with chip); includes six piece carving set with sterling ferrules (some rusting to blades).
• A COLLECTION OF MOTHER OF PEARL
  A COLLECTION OF MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLED TABLE SEALS The handles of various forms including turned, carved as hands etc., gilt, gold and other mounts, glass and hardstone intaglios(28)
• LOT OF FLATWARE WITH MOTHER OF
  LOT OF FLATWARE WITH MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLES6 pieces of Cyril Bernfeld New York stainless steel knives with mother of pearl handles, marked 'Made in England'. 6 pieces of Taylor's Eyewitness Sheffield England Kleen Kut stainless steel knives with antler handles. 12 pieces of W. Cork and Son Sheffield England stainless steel cocktail knives and forks with shaped mother of pearl handles. All in felt lined boxes.
• COLLECTION MOTHER-OF-PEARL
  COLLECTION MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLED KNIVES Including twelve butter knives and six fruit knives, each with sterling bolster, 5 3/4 in. to 6 1/8 in. H
• MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WOODEN
  MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WOODEN COFFER with hinged rectangular top enclosing various compartments and drawers the sides mounted with brass handles - h:8.25 w:17 d:10 in.
• Three mother-of-pearl mounted fruit
  Three mother-of-pearl mounted fruit knives with silver blades various other pen knives mother-of-pearl mounted button hooks etc
• MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLE KNIVESSet of
  MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLE KNIVESSet of Twelve Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives with Sterling Ferrules and Silverplate Blades marked “Rogers Bros”, l. 8 ¼ in.; and 6 with blades marked “Meriden Brittania”, l. 8 7/8 in.
• SET OF 12 MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE
  SET OF 12 MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE DESSERT KNIVESSet of 12 Mother of Pearl Handle Dessert Knives , Late 19th Century, Meriden Cutlery Company Length 7.75 in.
• ATTRIBUTED TO REMINGTON MINIATURE
  ATTRIBUTED TO REMINGTON MINIATURE VEST POCKET DERRINGER Mother of pearl handle.
• MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLED KNIVESSet
  MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLED KNIVESSet of Twelve Mother-of-Pearl Knives with Sterling Ferrules and Silverplate Blades marked “J Russel & Co”, l. 7 7/8 in.
• Mother-of-pearl apricot urn,
  Mother-of-pearl apricot urn, crimped rim, frosted glass handles above pink herringbone base, one side hand painted with three birds on branch, gilt highlights, 8-1/4 in. Minor losses to gilt decoration.
• Mother of Pearl handled flatware
  Mother of Pearl handled flatware collection to include (7) fruit knives, 6-3/4"L and (7) forks, 5-3/4"L by Charles James Allen and Sidney Darwin, Sheffield England, late 19th early 20th c, (11) Wostenholm Sheffield MOP handled fruit knives, 'K' monogram at handle end, 6-1/8"L, (6) MOP handled Tiffany and Co. New York sterling banded knives, 7"L, (11) Landers, Frary and Clark sterling repousse banded carved handled knives, 7-3/8"L, (12) MOP handled chased silverplate forks, 6-3/4"L and (12) matched knives in floral chased decoration, 3 bottom tips have chips on knife and forks, we believe polish will help, some tip of sharp knives are dented
• SET OF EIGHT MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE
  SET OF EIGHT MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE AND STERLING SILVER BAND KNIVESSet of Eight Mother of Pearl Handle and Sterling Silver Band Knives
• A Lot of Mother of Pearl Handle
  A Lot of Mother of Pearl Handle Flatware Consisting of six 8-1/2" knives, one 8-7/8" serving fork and one 6-1/2" serving spoon; the knives matching and the other two pieces with different banding.
• A mother of pearl and white metal
  A mother of pearl and white metal (tests silver) calling card case engraved with birds lined in blue silk together with a mother of pearl and silver propelling pencil.
• ANTIQUE CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL CARD
  ANTIQUE CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL CARD HOLDERCarved MOP card case with a couple courting and Saint George and the Dragon scenes. Approx. 4" x 2 3/4". Age appropriate wear, no crack, chips or repairs. This item can be shipped in-house.
• AN EXCEPTIONAL MOTHER OF PEARL HAND
  AN EXCEPTIONAL MOTHER OF PEARL HAND FAN IN CASEThe fine example with hand painted scene reminiscent of the motif of the old English tale Babes in The Woods is mounted on elegant mother-of-pearl sticks with incised line decoration tinted in a matching blue. The whole is mounted and displayed in a shadow box frame.Measures 18 x 26 inches.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
• A Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Parasol
  A Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Parasol Handle Of conical shape with semi-sphere knob and hand carved mother-of-pearl adornments. No marks found. Measures apprx. 8-1/2"L.
• Mother of pearl monogrammed and
  Mother of pearl monogrammed and hallmarked box.
• COLLECTION OF PREDOMINANTLY
  COLLECTION OF PREDOMINANTLY STERLING BANDED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL HANDLE KNIVESCollection of Predominantly Sterling Banded and Mother-Of-Pearl Handle Knives,,
• MAITLAND-SMITH MOTHER OF PEARL
  MAITLAND-SMITH MOTHER OF PEARL LIDDED CASKET Maitland-Smith modern geometric mother of pearl and faux tortoise shell boxes and cover, with gilt metal handles to top. 7.5" H x 15" W x 15" D. Provenance: From a 485 Park Avenue Estate.
• MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE
  MOTHER OF PEARL HANDLE SILVERPLATE FISH SET: Silverplate knife blade and forks with mother of pearl handles. Retailed by Gumps in original presentation box. To include 6 forks (6 3/8'') 6 knives (7 5/8''). Presentaion case 2'' x 13 1/4'' x 8 3/4''.CONDITION: Note signs of use wear to case.
• A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID JEWELRY
  A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID JEWELRY BOX Contemporary, hinged top opening with butterfly handle, below are four small drawers that also have butterfly handles, raised edges at top ends, hinged top opens to reveal organized space for jewelry items in red velvet, a mirror set into the interior of the hinged cover.