DESCRIPTION: A demure little jewel of a box crafted from hand-tooled silver over copper with an etched ivory plaque on the lid depicting lotus in a pond. This Chinese export box may have been a snuff box or perhaps a box to hold a favorite ring or piece of jewelry. Stamped on the bottom, “China,” it is in very good condition with some rubbing to the silver; quite sturdy with good weight for its size. DIMENSIONS: 1 5/8” long (4.2 cm) x ½” high (1.3 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese ivory carving of a man in elaborately embroidered robes riding a horse which holds its neck and head low. The carving most likely dates to the Republic Period, 1911 - 1949, and comes with a fitted wood stand. In perfect condition and signed on the base, this carving’s simple lines are quite sculptural in nature. DIMENSIONS: Without stand, 6” tall (15.2 cm). With stand, 6 ¾” tall (17.2 cm).

DESCRIPTION: Three similar Chinese travel utensil sets, 19th to early 20th C., each wood case wrapped in tortoise shell with brass mounts, and all with original knives, bone chopsticks and pics, finished with ivory tips on each end. Sets such as these would have been worn suspended by a cord from the belt with a toggle for a counterweight. Minor chips to the tortoise shell, but everthing is original with no repairs and all in good condition. PROVENANCE: From the property of the Salgo Trust for ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A carved ivory figure of the Chinese god of longevity, Shou Lao (or Shou-xing), depicted as an old man with a long white beard. His distinguishing feature is his very high, bald forehead as a symbol of knowledge. He holds a gnarled staff with his right hand and in his left, the peach of immortality, also a symbol of longevity. This piece dates from the early 20th C. (1900 – 1930), comes with a small circular stand, and is in good condition with a few hairline age fissures. DIMENS... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A lovely ivory figure of a Chinese maiden in flowing robes holding a flower in her right hand, along with sheaves of grain which wrap around the back of her head and fall on the opposite shoulder. Very good condition. DIMENSIONS: Ivory is 6” high (15.2 cm); 6 ½” high (16.5 cm) including stand.

DESCRIPTION: A large Chinese tortoise shell travel utensil kit (or trousse) with elaborate brass mounts and fittings. The bamboo scabbard has been overlayed with tortoise shell and fitted with highly decorative brass mounts with appliqués that include bats, butterflies, a goose, a ram, and engraved “Xi” characters (meaning double happiness). The set includes a large pair of ox bone chopsticks and a brass tipped wooden handled knife with iron blade. There are old repairs to the blade and one c... Click for details