Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

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A rare and fine Staunton ivory chess set, by Jaques London, in…

Rare Jaques London Staunton ivory chess set in original box

A rare and fine Staunton ivory chess set, by Jaques London, in original Gothic design Carton Pierre box, after a design by Joseph L Williams London circa 1851-1890,, the White King stamped Jaques London. For a similar set see Christie's London 18 May 2010…

An antique Japanese lacquered games box with lift-out tray,…

Meiji Period Japanese Lacquered Games Box with Chess Pieces

An antique Japanese lacquered games box with lift-out tray, whist counters, ivory chess pieces, tokens, etc, Meiji period, 19th century, 14 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep

An early 20th century partial ivory chess set featuring wooden…

Early 20th Century Ivory Chess Set with Gilt Pattern

An early 20th century partial ivory chess set featuring wooden board and gilt pattern, width 25 cm-board

A cased Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, late Qing,…

Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set in Original Gilt-Lacquered Case

A cased Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, late Qing, early 20th century, the complete set comprising twelve natural-coloured pieces and twelve red-stained, finely carved and pierced depicting traditional Chinese emperor, dignitary figures,…

Ivory miniature chess set in chest, detailed miniature chess…

Ivory Miniature Chess Set in Anglo-Indian Bone Fretwork Chest

Ivory miniature chess set in chest, detailed miniature chess set, housed in Anglo-Indian bone fretwork clad chest with lion paw feet ('A/F' some loss to fretwork), width 11 x 10 cm

Chess, antique pieces, carved and stained ivory, 19th century,…

19th Century Ivory Chess Set: Antique Carved King Pieces

Chess, antique pieces, carved and stained ivory, 19th century, (27 items), the King pieces 12 cm high, 3.5 cm diameter

Late Victorian games compendium, by F.H. Ayres,…

Late Victorian Games Compendium: Chess, Dominoes, Cards, and More

Late Victorian games compendium, by F.H. Ayres, Compartmentalised oak case containing box wood chess set, whale bone dominoes and dice, ivory gaming tokens, 4 sets of cards, lead Totopoly pieces, and race track board, chess and backgammon boards, whist…

Antique ivory chess set, complete thirty-two piece set in…

Antique Ivory Chess Set with 32 Pieces and Repair

Antique ivory chess set, complete thirty-two piece set in carved ivory, red and cream coloured, repair to one base

A Chinese foldout chess board containing complete set of early…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Foldout Board

A Chinese foldout chess board containing complete set of early carved figural ivory pieces board size 46 cm x 46 cm

Antique carved ivory chess set, with stained red and white…

Carved Ivory Chess Set with Cedar Box

Antique carved ivory chess set, with stained red and white pieces, complete with cedar wood box

A Chinese ivory chess set (32 pieces), early to mid 20th…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set, 20th Century

A Chinese ivory chess set (32 pieces), early to mid 20th century, the tallest 15.5 cm

Rare 19th century Lund boxed chess set, c.1840, the box of deep…

Antique Lund Chess Set with Ivory Pieces

Rare 19th century Lund boxed chess set, c.1840, the box of deep rectangular form, set with brass bound mother of pearl roundels to the corners, opening to a fitted interior, with full set of ivory chess pieces, one side stained red, with key

Chinese carved ivory chess set mid 20th century, with the board.…

Mid-century Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Board

Chinese carved ivory chess set mid 20th century, with the board.. Tallest piece 17 cm

Staunton antique chess set, carved and stained ivory, 19th…

19th Century Staunton Ivory Chess Set

Staunton antique chess set, carved and stained ivory, 19th century, the Kings 7.75 cm high

An ivory chess set, Indian, 19th century, in a carved…

19th Century Indian Ivory Chess Set in Leatherbound Chest

An ivory chess set, Indian, 19th century, in a carved leatherbound miniature chest standing on four claw feet, the largest chess piece 11 cm high, the chest 26 cm high, 34 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Staunton chess & draughts set: pieces mostly in ivory with the…

Antique Staunton Chess & Draughts Set in Chinoiserie Box

Staunton chess & draughts set: pieces mostly in ivory with the black draught pieces in ebony (except 3 which are stained ivory), housed in original hinged games box with a Chinoiserie decoration on lacquered wood; tallest piece (King) 9 cm high, board 56…

Staunton antique ivory chess set, 3 inch pattern, 19th century,…

19th Century 3" Staunton Ivory Chess Set, King 8cm High

Staunton antique ivory chess set, 3 inch pattern, 19th century, the Kings 8 cm high

An early Chinese chess board set with carved ivory pieces,…

Carved Ivory Chinese Chess Set - 51cm Diameter

An early Chinese chess board set with carved ivory pieces, diameter 51 cm x 51 cm

Complete set of chess pieces, antique finely carved and turned…

Antique Ivory Chess Set

Complete set of chess pieces, antique finely carved and turned ivory

Two miniature vintage ivory chess sets, mid 20th century,…

Miniature Vintage Ivory Chess Sets in Parquetry Boxes

Two miniature vintage ivory chess sets, mid 20th century, Oriental and Eastern travelling sets housed in hinged parquetry chess board boxes, height 6.5 cm, and smaller

19th century William Lund Petal and Pistil carved ivory chess…

19th Century Ivory Chess Set with Maker's Mark

19th century William Lund Petal and Pistil carved ivory chess set with makers mark to red King figurine, King height: 8.5 cm (one pawn replacement)

A Chinese carved ivory and bone chess set 32 pieces with fitted…

Chinese Ivory and Bone Chess Set with Fitted Box

A Chinese carved ivory and bone chess set 32 pieces with fitted box with external chess board. Height 9 cm (King)

A chess set with ivory pieces board size 38 cm x 38 cm

Ivory Chess Set on 38 cm Board

A chess set with ivory pieces board size 38 cm x 38 cm

Four vintage ivory ornaments, probably chess pieces, mid 20th…

Mid-century Ivory Chess Piece Ornaments with Figures in Windows

Four vintage ivory ornaments, probably chess pieces, mid 20th century, Brickwork towers with double doors and each with a figure in a window, height 8 cm

Set faux ivory type chess pieces full sets, of cream, and black,…

Faux Ivory Chess Set - Cream and Black

Set faux ivory type chess pieces full sets, of cream, and black, faux ivory material.

A Georgian travelling chess board, rosewood and ivory with pine…

Georgian Rosewood Chess Board, 19th Century

A Georgian travelling chess board, rosewood and ivory with pine string inlay, early 19th century, 20 x 20 cm

A carved ivory chess set, late 19th century, comprising…

Late 19th Century Ivory Chess Set with 32 Pieces

A carved ivory chess set, late 19th century, comprising thirty-two pieces, sixteen stained red the largest piece 16 cm high

Late Victorian rosewood & fruitwood game compendium, holding…

Victorian Game Set with Ivory Chess and Checkers

Late Victorian rosewood & fruitwood game compendium, holding stained red carved ivory chess set and checkers

A boxed ivory chess set, Staunton design, the box opens out to…

Staunton Ivory Chess Set in Foldable Box

A boxed ivory chess set, Staunton design, the box opens out to be the chess board.

A vintage carved ivory chess set one half stained brown, the…

Antique Ivory Chess Set in Painted Box

A vintage carved ivory chess set one half stained brown, the other plain, held in a hinged box, the lid with painted chess board.

An Anglo-Indian travelling chess set, ebony and ivory, 19th…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony and Ivory Chess Set

An Anglo-Indian travelling chess set, ebony and ivory, 19th century, 15 x 15 cm

An impressive antique games box, coromandel and satinwood with…

Antique Games Box with Ivory Pieces and Double-Sided Board

An impressive antique games box, coromandel and satinwood with brass fittings. Interior fitted with compartments, lift out tray and double-sided games board. Includes a fine array of carved bone and ivory gaming pieces comprising chess, draughts and…

Chinese export carved ivory King George III figural chess set,…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set Depicting King George III vs Qing Emperor

Chinese export carved ivory King George III figural chess set, produced Canton region early 19th century, featuring George III and Queen Charlotte versus the Qing Emperor and Empress. The Chinese side stained green and overpainted kingfisher blue, the…

A chess set of carved sperm whale teeth by the Albany ivory…

"Viking vs. Britain" Ivory Chess Set by Jasper Rasmussen

A chess set of carved sperm whale teeth by the Albany ivory carver Jasper Rasmussen made in 1980, depicting Vikings against Britains with box & leather bags for storage height 11 cm (King)

Large carved and stained ivory chess set, Emperor (18 cm…

Ivory Chess Set with Emperor and Empress Pieces

Large carved and stained ivory chess set, Emperor (18 cm height) and Empress pieces contained in chess board box

A Chinese ivory games set and lacquer board, in original black…

Chinese Ivory Games Set with Lacquer Board

A Chinese ivory games set and lacquer board, in original black lacquer and gilt folding case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, consisting of chess and backgammon with two dice cups and two sets of rival mandarins and their consorts intricately carved in detail…

A Chinese antique ivory chess set, in natural and red staining.…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming and Qing Costumes

A Chinese antique ivory chess set, in natural and red staining. Carved in costumes representing the Ming and Qing dynasties, each piece raised on octagonal lozenge shaped bases. Tallest piece H.13.5 cm. Slight losses.

A Victorian English carved ivory chess and backgammon set, in…

Victorian Ivory Chess and Backgammon Set in Book-Shaped Box

A Victorian English carved ivory chess and backgammon set, in leather bound box resembling a two volumes of 'The history of England'. 42 x 42 cm (45 x 51 cm)

Rosewood and ivory chess set with ivory and ebony plaque 'La…

Jv Molero Rosewood and Ivory Chess Set

Rosewood and ivory chess set with ivory and ebony plaque 'La Mancha' and banding, signed Jv Molero. The interior with sliding panels containing well carved timber pieces. Height 7 cm, width 25 cm, depth: 18 cm

A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, tallest 13…

Mid 20th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Chess Set

A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, tallest 13 cm high

A Chinese ivory chess set, mounted on a board under a glass…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set under Glass Dome

A Chinese ivory chess set, mounted on a board under a glass dome.

Chinese ivory chess set with gold embossed leather top 20th…

Golden Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Leather Board

Chinese ivory chess set with gold embossed leather top 20th century gold embossed leather chess board

A quality vintage ivory chess set, 32 piece, red stained and…

Vintage Ivory Chess Set in Red and Natural Stain

A quality vintage ivory chess set, 32 piece, red stained and natural, each piece lathe turned, some with carved details. Tallest height 8.4 cm, contained within an open elm box.

19th century French natural and Burgundy stained ivory chess…

French Ivory Chess Set with Box, 19th Century

19th century French natural and Burgundy stained ivory chess set, with carved and turned pieces, set within a box, height 9.5 cm

Jacques of London Staunton chess set, in natural and stained…

Jacques of London Staunton Chess Set

Jacques of London Staunton chess set, in natural and stained ivory, of handsome proportions, the kings, rooks and knights marked Jacques/ London, rooks and knights distinguished with cornets, set within a box, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: The Zorich…

Vintage ivory complete chess set

Vintage Ivory Chess Set

Vintage ivory complete chess set

A Chinese carved ivory chess set and playing board c.1950's…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set and Board (1950s)

A Chinese carved ivory chess set and playing board c.1950's King, height 10.2 cm playing board: 45.5 x 45.5 cm

A Chinese Cantonese ivory figural chess set, a red-stained and…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese Cantonese ivory figural chess set, a red-stained and natural ivory chess set, each finely carved as a member of the Chinese court or warrior, on lotus-shaped bases, the emperor and empress enthroned, the knights and pawns mounted soldiers. 32…

Antique carved ivory chess set, including 16 white pieces and…

Antique Ivory Chess Set with Wooden Box

Antique carved ivory chess set, including 16 white pieces and 16 red dyed pieces. with early lidded wooden box.

Chess set, ivory, Indian in case

Indian Ivory Chess Set in Case

Chess set, ivory, Indian in case

A carved ivory chess game, red and ivory chess pieces, no board

Ivory Chess Set with Red and Ivory Pieces

A carved ivory chess game, red and ivory chess pieces, no board

Set of vintage ivory chess set pieces (missing one knight)

Vintage Ivory Chess Set (Missing Knight)

Set of vintage ivory chess set pieces (missing one knight)

Boxed Chinese carved ivory chess set the large pieces carved as…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Warrior Emperor and Empress

Boxed Chinese carved ivory chess set the large pieces carved as warrior emperor, empress and court attendants

A Chinese stained ivory timber cased chess set

Stained Ivory Chinese Chess Set in Timber Case

A Chinese stained ivory timber cased chess set

A Chinese fine carved ivory chess set with playing board mid…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Playing Board

A Chinese fine carved ivory chess set with playing board mid 20th century the set is ivory and coloured ivory the back playing pieces are carved as matched pairs the pawns are individually carved depicting figures on horseback, mythical lions and various…

Vintage carved ivory chess set, circa 1940, King 8 cm high…

1940 Vintage Ivory Chess Set, King 8cm High

Vintage carved ivory chess set, circa 1940, King 8 cm high approx.

A Jacques ivory chess set in timber case, ex Bonhams, ivory in…

Jacques Ivory Chess Set in Timber Case

A Jacques ivory chess set in timber case, ex Bonhams, ivory in natural and stained red, natural King marked 'Jacques, London', natural rook marked with crown. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

An ivory chess set (red & cream), King: 7 cm. Provenance: The…

Ivory Chess Set from Dr. Valentine's Collection

An ivory chess set (red & cream), King: 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Ivory chess pieces in Laminate, King: 5 cm. Provenance: The…

Laminate Ivory Chess Set, 5 cm King, Provenance: Dr. Valentine

Ivory chess pieces in Laminate, King: 5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A natural & stained ivory fold over chess set, box folded: 4 x…

Ivory Chess Set from Dr. Valentine's Collection

A natural & stained ivory fold over chess set, box folded: 4 x 20 x 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Five timber inlay travelling chess sets including one…

Timber Inlay Chess Sets from Dr. Valentine's Collection

Five timber inlay travelling chess sets including one hand-carved Indian ivory, two sliding, three fold-out. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Ivory chess set in mahogany box with leather chess board, ex…

Ivory Chess Set in Mahogany Box with Leather Board

Ivory chess set in mahogany box with leather chess board, ex Bonhams. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A Victorian Jaques & Sons timber travelling chess board with…

Victorian Jaques & Sons Chess Set with Ivory Pieces

A Victorian Jaques & Sons timber travelling chess board with ivory pieces, board folded: 8.5 x 32 x 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A large Victorian Jaques & Sons timber ivory Locking travelling…

Victorian Locking Travel Chess Set with Ivory Pieces

A large Victorian Jaques & Sons timber ivory Locking travelling chess set, ex Bonhams, board open: 8 x 32 x 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling…

Victorian Jaques & Sons Ivory Travel Chess Set

A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling chess set, with mahogany board and in original case, board: 5 x 23 x 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling…

Victorian Ivory Travel Chess Set with Mahogany Board

A Victorian Jaques & Sons London, in Statu Quo ivory travelling chess set, with mahogany board and in original case. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A vintage ivory travelling chess set, box folded: 6 x 30 x 15.…

Vintage Ivory Travel Chess Set from Dr. Valentine's Collection

A vintage ivory travelling chess set, box folded: 6 x 30 x 15. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Ivory chess set in velvet lined burr walnut casket, King: 7 cm.…

Ivory Chess Set in Burr Walnut Casket, Provenance Dr. Valentine

Ivory chess set in velvet lined burr walnut casket, King: 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

An Indian ivory chess set, c. 1860, in red and natural,…

1860 Indian Ivory Chess Set from Dr. Valentine's Collection

An Indian ivory chess set, c. 1860, in red and natural, delicately carved, King: 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

A rare French 19th century ivory chess set in timber box, 9 cm.…

French Ivory Chess Set from 19th Century in Timber Box

A rare French 19th century ivory chess set in timber box, 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Antique ivory chess set in a leather bound folding case (some…

Antique Ivory Chess Set in Leather Folding Case (A/F)

Antique ivory chess set in a leather bound folding case (some A/F)

An Indian 18th century style ivory chess set, natural and red…

18th Century Indian Ivory Chess Set with Leather Board

An Indian 18th century style ivory chess set, natural and red stained, the early style knights with arched necks and downcast faces; the rooks modelled as dovecotes. Paired with a tooled leather covered folding board incorporating a backgammon board

An English Lund design turned ivory chess set mid to late 19th…

19th Century Lund Ivory Chess Set with Maker's Label

An English Lund design turned ivory chess set mid to late 19th century ivory and stained ivory, comprising of 31 pcs one ivory pawn lacking with two sourced pieces, possibly used for replacement with Lund makers label to King base King, height: 8.5 cm

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set having pierced & carved…

Anglo-Indian Ivory Chess Set in Carved Detail

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set having pierced & carved detail, the white pieces in natural ivory, the black pieces painted to the bases. Set in a silk & velvet lined case. Condition good, all complete. Height of tallest 9 cm. Weight 425g

Vintage ivory & ebony chess set in mother of pearl inlaid case,…

Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Set in Inlaid Case

Vintage ivory & ebony chess set in mother of pearl inlaid case, tallest chess piece 11 cm

Ivory carved chess set in box set in a box with two…

Ivory Chess Set in Two-Compartment Box

Ivory carved chess set in box set in a box with two compartments, with a two sectioned chess board. Condition, good, minor wear. Dimensions of box, 39 x 20 x 5 cm

An early 20th century boxed ivory chess set and case.

Boxed Ivory Chess Set from the Early 20th Century

An early 20th century boxed ivory chess set and case.

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set with each piece carved &…

Anglo-Indian Ivory Chess Set with Original Box

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set with each piece carved & turned, with original silk lined box. condition good, minor age related wear. Dimensions of box 43 x 23 x 5.5 cm

A travellers turned ivory, patent chess set, by Jaques London.…

Jaques London Travellers Chess Set

A travellers turned ivory, patent chess set, by Jaques London. Late 19th century, the playing board is constructed of mahogany with rosewood and boxwood inlaid tiles. Stamped 'Jaques London, in Statu Quo, Patent, Chess Board'. Board: 23 x 23 cm

A Victorian turned ivory chess set, mid 19th century. King…

Mid 19th Century Ivory Chess Set with Victorian Design

A Victorian turned ivory chess set, mid 19th century. King height 8.8 cm

A Chinese carved white and stained ivory chess set in…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Presentation Box (9 words)

A Chinese carved white and stained ivory chess set in presentation box. Purchased in Hong Kong 1969.

A fine Vizagapatam games box, early 19th century of incised…

Inlaid Vizagapatam Games Box with Chess and Backgammon Board

A fine Vizagapatam games box, early 19th century of incised ivory and horn inlaid into sandalwood, the top of the box opening to form a chess board, opening to reveal an interior containing three inlaid sandalwood boxes with sliding lids for game…

A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set in a fitted case…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Fitted Case

A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set in a fitted case opening to form the chess board, early 20th century, the largest piece 12 cm high

Ivory chess set and board

Deluxe Ivory Chess Set & Board

Ivory chess set and board

A Persian carved ivory chess set, early 20th century, carved as…

Persian Ivory Chess Set on Elephant Stands

A Persian carved ivory chess set, early 20th century, carved as soldiers and generals on elephants, set upon integral timber stands, boxed

Vintage Chinese chess set, with ivory playing pieces circa 1940

1940 Chinese Ivory Chess Set

Vintage Chinese chess set, with ivory playing pieces circa 1940

Chinese ivory chess set in fitted silk lined games box. Mid…

Chinese Ivory Chess Set in Silk Lined Box

Chinese ivory chess set in fitted silk lined games box. Mid 20th century

A carved whalebone ivory chess set, 19th century, the largest…

19th Century Whalebone Ivory Chess Set

A carved whalebone ivory chess set, 19th century, the largest piece 13 cm

A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, 19th century, the…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set

A Chinese carved and tinted ivory chess set, 19th century, the tallest piece 17 cm high

Vintage carved ivory chess set, with stained timber playing…

Antique Ivory Chess Set with Stained Timber Board

Vintage carved ivory chess set, with stained timber playing board box, 10 cm high (King) approx.

A satinwood and ebony travelling chess set comprising chessmen,…

Satinwood and Ebony Travel Chess Set with Mahogany Box

A satinwood and ebony travelling chess set comprising chessmen, folding board and mahogany box, the slide-action cover with ivory cartouche

A Chinese carved ivory chess set

Carved Ivory Chinese Chess Set

A Chinese carved ivory chess set

26 early stained ivory Chinese chess pieces. Some chips/losses…

Antique Chinese Stained Ivory Chess Set (26 Pieces)

26 early stained ivory Chinese chess pieces. Some chips/losses etc, c.1930s. Wt. 240 (total)

Antique 19th century Chinese export carved ivory, complete…

19th Century Chinese Ivory Chess Set

Antique 19th century Chinese export carved ivory, complete chess set, circa 1870's