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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
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    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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