Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

By sandymac, 10 June, 2012

Description

Japanese/Chinese Antique figurines either made of ivory or bone. Hand carved with

engravings and signatured. Dating back to 1800's (19th century). Chipped on one figurine at

base of ornament. Can be restored.

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

Hello,

I have same man figurine with GA mark:

http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/SznFVuty/file.html

Could you please tell me what is the real value of this figurine ?

Thanks and best regards,

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

There is a lot of fake ivory out there made out of faux Ivory resin that looks very convincing . You can test for genuine ivory with a red hot needle, just heat the needle and touch the underside of the base, if it's ivory it will not melt, if it is some kind of resin it will give off a foul plastic smell.

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

Hello,

Thank you so much for your reply.

Could you please check the pictures in zippyshare link and give me please your comments ? It contains a mark GA , does it have any importance ?

Wishing you all the best.

Hi i did the test, and it…

i did the test, and it seems my female figurine is ivory for sure

what would it be worth aprox?

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

I could not find your images there, upload them to instappraisal and I'll have a look.

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

Hi what is the value of these items?

Thanks

Re: Antique Asian figurines ivory dating back to the 1800's

Hi there .. I have exactly this statue .. Japanese / Chinese Antique figurines either ,, can you give more info about it? opportunity for sale and what it costs? more info [email protected]

Hi I have the female…

I have the female figurine of the two

After testing i am sure mine is made of ivory. Do you know its value?