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Lot 44

A COLLECTION OF FIVE IVORY HANDLED BREAD KNIVES*
Three with corn cob shaped handles, one knife cased.
The cased knife 33.5cm long

Estimate $100 - $200

Sold for $350

All knives have some rust, minor dents to blades, and dirt embedded in carved handles. Two knives have hair line cracks to the ivory. The cover has become separated from the box.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


The John Hurlston Collection.


Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:


The Director
International Wildlife Trade
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part II

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8314
6:30pm - 8 October 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-8pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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