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    Posted 14 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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    1. lisa lisa, 14 years ago
      Based on the little spoon, I'd say those are snuff bottles.

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/snuff
    2. imander imander, 14 years ago
      lovely items, they are snuff bottles and are made from ox bone
      ian
    3. mac, 14 years ago
      They are snuff bottles and could be ivory, as ivory turns yellow with age, bone will turn a chalky white with age.
    4. imander imander, 14 years ago
      defo ox bone, they have been stained... i have many examples....
    5. Master Master, 8 years ago
      very nice items

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