Ivory Message Holder
17 November 2021
Description

Framed in a shadow box this message holder is approximately 7” tall x 4.5” wide.

Provenance

Passed down.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 6 hours
By Delia
Nov 17, 12:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Suggested Asking Price $250 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Teri,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Chinese export carved ivory card holder
20th Century
Depicting figures in a landscape, against a pierced floral background, within a custom shadowbox frame.
7 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches wide
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, some possible fading to shadowbox lining.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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