A carved ivory dip pen, 19th century, carved as an owl perch...

by Trevanion
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£70

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A carved ivory dip pen, 19th century, carved as an owl perched upon a branch, 17.2cm long, a further similar example with stanhope set top, a carved ivory peanut and a further seated figure (4) (at fault)

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The stanhope in the clasped hand depicts 'A Souvenir of Giants Causeway, Made in france' and four images of landscape views.
Owl - one ear tip chipped, scratching and minor nibbles throughout.

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Auction Date:
20th Jun 20 at 10am BST

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Sat 20th Jun 2020 10am BST (Lots 1 to 775)