Lot 147 , A pair of 19th century Dieppe ivory carvings of an elderly man and woman, 4.25in.

A pair of 19th century Dieppe ivory carvings of an elderly man and woman, 4.25in.
Estimate £300-400

Both figures have some fine age cracks to the ivory and darker patches of colouration, both figures were originally attached to a base and the ivory pegs beneath have been sawn through, the figure of the old lady has a broken left foot and leg with a later metal screw repair to the heal of her foot, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £380