03-31-201203-31-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2589BBoston
March 31, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
550

Six Ivory and Bone Items

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$385$325
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2589BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 31, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Six Ivory and Bone Items, English and Continental, 19th century, a bone snuff box with carved diamond pattern, lg. 3 1/16; bone match safe, lg. 1 7/8; ivory box with compass mounted to lid and mirrored interior with two compartments, lg. 2 3/4; narrow ivory box with shell-carved slide lid, lg. 3 1/2; ivory vessel with carved bands and threaded lid with attached scoop, lg. 3 3/8; and ivory bobbin with carved flowerhead, lg. 1 in.
Estimate $300-500

Compass box with repairs to lid. Lidded vessel with shrinkage cracks. Narrow box with carved shell to lid with crack.