437. A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, 19th Century

The reverse of the mirror finely carved with stylized flowers and foliage, centering a chrysanthemum framed by a bough of leaves, flanked on either side by songbirds perched in fruiting foliage, together with original fitted wood case.
11" l.

1,200/2,400     

438. An Ivory Assembled Dresser Set, circa 1900

Comprising; a mirror, two brushes with handles, two clothes brushes, a comb, and a child's brush.
Comb 7 1/2" l.

1,000/2,000     

439. An Ivory Card Case, England, Late 19th Century

The rectangular hinged form applied with an ivory veneer on recto and verso, the lid centering a carved cornucopia issuing shells and scrolls, opening to reveal a purple satin interior fitted with two pockets inscribed "won Oct. 2nd 1880 by John Willis, Presented 2nd August 1880," the brass fittings engraved with scrolling foliage.
2 2/3" h., 5 1/2" w.

300/500     

440. An Ivory and Abalone Box, Mid 19th Century

The hinged round ivory form incised with a butterfly body, the wings comprised of abalone segments, and a lady bug.
2 1/4" d.

300/500     

441. An Ivory Shoehorn, 19th Century

Carved with the backside of a tortoise crawling up the shoehorn with an eggplant on his back, the verso revealing his menancing scowl, unsigned.
4 3/4" l., 1 1/2" w.

200/400     

442. An Ivory and Sterling Silver Card Case

The ivory bookform applied with a sterling bough and book motif, opening to reveal an interior lined in green satin, with blue card dividers.
2 3/4" l., 4 1/2" w.

200/400     

443. An Ivory Card Case, 19th Century

Carved as a miniature book, mounted with three Gothic-style ivory faux hingers, the recto engraved and shaded blue with a stylized interlocking monogram.
4 1/2" l., 2 3/4" w.

175/275     

444. An Art Deco Ivory and Glass Dresser Tray

The rectangular form fitted with four compartments, flanked by geometric handles, and raised over four stepped feet.
8" x 13".

300/500     

445. A Carved Ivory Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

The rectangular form carved with two mice nestled together, one eating a cluster of berries, unsigned.
1 1/4" h., 3 1/4" w., 2" d.

300/500     

446. An Ivory and Sterling Pipe, American, Early 20th Century

Carved with a cylindrical chimney and tapered mouthpiece fitted with a sterling band in the center, stamped sterling.
5 1/4" l.

200/400