INLAID WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Mid-19th Century Two-part...
INLAID WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Mid-19th Century
Two-part squared architectural shaft with stepped carvings, and inlaid shell and mother-of-pearl hearts, diamonds and rectangles on all four faces. Beautifully scrolled four-tine crimping fork at one end and a fluted wheel at opposite end. One tine broken off and one diamond-shaped piece of inlay missing. Length 7".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Two-part squared architectural shaft with stepped carvings, and inlaid shell and mother-of-pearl hearts, diamonds and rectangles on all four faces. Beautifully scrolled four-tine crimping fork at one end and a fluted wheel at opposite end. One tine broken off and one diamond-shaped piece of inlay missing. Length 7".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Condition: As noted. One other tine with break at tip. One piece of rectangular shell inlay with small round area of loss, approx. 1/8" diameter. Typical age lines/cracks. Some chipping of wheel.
Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
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INLAID WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Mid-19th Century
Two-part squared architectural shaft with stepped carvings, and inlaid shell and mother-of-pearl hearts, diamonds and rectangles on all four faces. Beautifully scrolled four-tine crimping fork at one end and a fluted wheel at opposite end. One tine broken off and one diamond-shaped piece of inlay missing. Length 7".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Two-part squared architectural shaft with stepped carvings, and inlaid shell and mother-of-pearl hearts, diamonds and rectangles on all four faces. Beautifully scrolled four-tine crimping fork at one end and a fluted wheel at opposite end. One tine broken off and one diamond-shaped piece of inlay missing. Length 7".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Condition: As noted. One other tine with break at tip. One piece of rectangular shell inlay with small round area of loss, approx. 1/8" diameter. Typical age lines/cracks. Some chipping of wheel.
Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
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