WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN PAGE TURNER 19th Century...
WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN PAGE TURNER 19th Century
Whale ivory handle carved in the form of a lady's leg and boot, with engraved black buttons, red sealing wax trim, and black nail heads on soles. Thigh engraved "T" on one side and with a heart pierced by an arrow on the other side. Baleen blade attached to handle with wooden mount. Length 10.5".
Provenance:
Finch & Co., London, 2007.
The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.
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.
Whale ivory handle carved in the form of a lady's leg and boot, with engraved black buttons, red sealing wax trim, and black nail heads on soles. Thigh engraved "T" on one side and with a heart pierced by an arrow on the other side. Baleen blade attached to handle with wooden mount. Length 10.5".
Provenance:
Finch & Co., London, 2007.
The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.
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: Faint age lines on whale ivory components. Generally well preserved.
This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.
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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WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN PAGE TURNER 19th Century
Whale ivory handle carved in the form of a lady's leg and boot, with engraved black buttons, red sealing wax trim, and black nail heads on soles. Thigh engraved "T" on one side and with a heart pierced by an arrow on the other side. Baleen blade attached to handle with wooden mount. Length 10.5".
Provenance:
Finch & Co., London, 2007.
The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.
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.
Whale ivory handle carved in the form of a lady's leg and boot, with engraved black buttons, red sealing wax trim, and black nail heads on soles. Thigh engraved "T" on one side and with a heart pierced by an arrow on the other side. Baleen blade attached to handle with wooden mount. Length 10.5".
Provenance:
Finch & Co., London, 2007.
The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.
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: Faint age lines on whale ivory components. Generally well preserved.
This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.
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.