Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies No Certificate | with box

No Certificate | with box

Quite a well executed piece and it came from a superb collection - but unfortunately it is speculative as to whether it is Murano or not

Inside Handle

NB: this is a VERY large piece of Moorcroft (suit centre of sideboard or centrepiece in a collection)

1925 onwards (Hallmarked Sterling Silver rim is Birmingham 1929)

Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies No Certificate | with boxChinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters The case itself is decorated with a dragon, flowers and birds An exceptionally well carved piece with very detail it contains some 28 numbered counters Approx 15. 5cms (6 1 8") long Approx 2. 3cms (1") diameter In excellent condition Very slight age line to lid but it screws up nice and firmly About Ivory: Australia has had a ban on ivory imports since 1990, however it remains legal to buy