Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies and technical subtlety are combined

and technical subtlety are combined with the mentality of a true craftsman

1925 onwards (Hallmarked Sterling Silver rim is Birmingham 1929)

Assay: Sheffield 1904

Tony Weller shares various characteristics with Mr Pickwick: both are advanced in years

Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies and technical subtlety are combinedChinese 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