Lot 76 , Three Japanese ivory parasol handles and two small boxes and covers, early 20th century, 3.5cm - 23.7cm
Three Japanese ivory parasol handles and two small boxes and covers, early 20th century, the boxes and one parasol handle engraved with tigers or a leopard, the second parasol handle with irises, two character signature and the third parasol handle, probably German, carved in high relief with flowers and leaves, 3.5cm - 23.7cm
Estimate £150-200
Largest box has age cracks to the ivory, the smaller box has an age crack to the edge of the cover and to the body, the parasol carved with irises has an old label on it and is in good condition. Second parasol handle carved with leopards and tigers again in good condition with some slight grubbiness, the European probably German carved parasol handle again in good condition.
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Sold for £1,000