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Posted 13 years ago

trueantiqu…
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I have lots of these little jars the are no more than 3 inches tall and has beautiful carved asian images I think they are made from whale tooth or ivory and wanted to see if anyone had any info and could tell me the value, thanks

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lisa, 13 years ago
Based on the little spoon, I'd say those are snuff bottles.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/snuff
imander, 13 years ago
lovely items, they are snuff bottles and are made from ox bone
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mac, 13 years ago
They are snuff bottles and could be ivory, as ivory turns yellow with age, bone will turn a chalky white with age.
imander, 13 years ago
defo ox bone, they have been stained... i have many examples....
Master, 7 years ago
very nice items

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