Hand Carver Ivory snuff or opium bottle

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Posted by djfj0714
11 years ago
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I was unaware of not posting ivory on this site.  I do not know the age of this item, so not sure if it is early enough to list.

This listing has been on for 7 days and still no response.

Site brags - "Appraisals, free within 72 hours"

I'm a little disappointed

This snuff or opium hand carved ivory bottle is in great shape. Could use a little cleaning.  There are Chinese letters on the bottom. 

Please help would love to know an estimated amount of its worth.
Category Asian Art
Medium ivory
Distinguishing marks Chinese letters on the bottom, bird on both sides
Condition Good
Date Period unknown
History Belonged to Grandfather
Price Paid (If known) 0.00
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Phoenixguy1954 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Carver+Ivory+snuff+bottle&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40&LH_Complete=1&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC2.A0.H0.X++Ivory+snuff+bottle&_nkw=++Ivory+snuff+bottle&_sacat=0

dj most of the free appraisals come from people like me. I do not claim to be an Expert, but I do spend a lot of time looking up stuff and finding out what they have sold for be it E Bay or any auction sites. This is the first time I have seen your post, and I do come in here almost everyday, sometimes you just need to repost like you did, there are TONS of stuff people want looked at.  I also will post links like above that will show you what I look at, and hope it helps people out. You can pay for the appraisals. Little hint you posted that it had writings on the bottom? but no photo. the marks To ID who and when it was made you need to see the stamp.. FYI me and others do this for free.............Good Luck. 
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InstAppraisal 🎯 Collector 11 years ago

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