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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Three pieces Royal Worcester, two small fruit painted dishes…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Dishes and Toothpick Holder Set

Three pieces Royal Worcester, two small fruit painted dishes and a toothpick holder, Royal Worcester date code for 1956, the oval form toothpick holder with a gilt edge everted rim, painted with a fruit study of peaches and berries on mossy bank, signed J…

Royal Doulton mixed lot, sandwich tray, three dishes, toothpick…

Royal Doulton Mixed Lot with Tray, Dishes, and Accessories

Royal Doulton mixed lot, sandwich tray, three dishes, toothpick pot, side plate and three napkin rings

Royal Doulton Noke 'Sir Issac Walton' head rack plate, together…

Royal Doulton Head Rack Plate and Golfing Toothpick Holder

Royal Doulton Noke 'Sir Issac Walton' head rack plate, together with 'Golfing' series toothpick holder and 'Monk' condiment

A retro mirrored tea tray with etched dog motif & a carved…

Mirrored Tray & Scottish Terrier Toothpick Dispenser Set

A retro mirrored tea tray with etched dog motif & a carved timber Scottish terrier toothpick dispenser, 43 x 32 cm

Victorian ivory toothpick box, of petit rectangular form, set…

Victorian Hair-Inlaid Ivory Toothpick Box

Victorian ivory toothpick box, of petit rectangular form, set with a panel of woven hair, the interior set with mirror, length 8 cm

Bronze toothpick holder, Just Denmark child holding basket,…

Bronze Toothpick Holder with Denmark Child and Basket

Bronze toothpick holder, Just Denmark child holding basket, stamped to base with model no.

Cophenhagen stoneware dinner set, 9 coffee cups and saucers, 6…

1970s Copenhagen Stoneware Dinner Set with Accessories

Cophenhagen stoneware dinner set, 9 coffee cups and saucers, 6 espresso mugs and saucers, kettle, coffee pot, 7 dinner plates, 10 side plates, one serving plate, toothpick holder and a sugar bowl, Denmark, c 1970s, kettle - 22 cm high, 21 cm wide, 17 cm…

Georgian ivory toothpick box lid decorated with hand painted…

Hand-painted Woman Portrait Ivory Toothpick Box Lid

Georgian ivory toothpick box lid decorated with hand painted portrait of a woman, with lined interior, length 9 cm.

A collection of nine pocket watch keys, consisting of a steel…

Nine Pocket Watch Keys Collection

A collection of nine pocket watch keys, consisting of a steel 'Gun shot' watch key, an acorn form viewer watch key, with an optical viewport projecting 'A Memory of Dollar', a Breguet style key, a pencil and toothpick with empty cameo top, a finely worked…

Four Victorian watch keys, two are combination watch key,…

Victorian Watch Keys with Hardstone Insets

Four Victorian watch keys, two are combination watch key, pencil and toothpick, all with hardstone insets.

Carved ivory peacock toothpick holder with twelve toothpicks

Ivory Peacock Toothpick Holder with 12 Picks

Carved ivory peacock toothpick holder with twelve toothpicks

Carved ivory elephant figure with toothpicks, carved elephant…

Ivory Elephant Figure with Ebony Stand and Toothpicks

Carved ivory elephant figure with toothpicks, carved elephant on ebony stand, with 11 carved ivory toothpicks, (height 5 cm). .

Tiffany Studios New York bronzed toothpick holder pine needle…

Bronzed Pine Needle Toothpick Holder by Tiffany Studios NY

Tiffany Studios New York bronzed toothpick holder pine needle decoration, marked to base, height 6 cm

Seven Georgian ivory toothpick cases, late 18th/Early 19th…

Georgian Ivory Toothpick Cases with Intricate Decorations

Seven Georgian ivory toothpick cases, late 18th/Early 19th century, each of rectangular or rounded rectangular form. Decoration including cameo plaque, seed perals, pique and hair inlay., central panel of plaited hair under glass., largest 8.5 cm long.

Eight Georgian ivory pique toothpick cases, 18th/19th century,…

Georgian Ivory Toothpick Cases with Mirrors

Eight Georgian ivory pique toothpick cases, 18th/19th century, some enclosing mirrors, one with original toothpick., largest 9 cm long.

Vintage carved ivory rifle form toothpick, in the form of a…

Ivory Rifle Toothpick with Brass Trigger Mechanism

Vintage carved ivory rifle form toothpick, in the form of a rifle, with brass barrel and operating trigger mechanism. to operate: lift bolt, pull trigger and spring loaded toothpick appears from barrel

Horn and bone elephant and floral design toothpick holder

Elephant Floral Toothpick Holder

Horn and bone elephant and floral design toothpick holder

A trio of two pin dishes & Toothpick holder, plus another pin,…

Vintage Pin Dishes and Toothpick Holder with Boxes

A trio of two pin dishes & Toothpick holder, plus another pin, in original boxes, no chips, cracks or crazing, diameter 10 cm

An Australian hors d'oeuvres platter, with cane handle and…

Australian Hors d'oeuvres Platter with Cane Handle and Toothpicks

An Australian hors d'oeuvres platter, with cane handle and toothpick detail, circa 1930

Federation period EPNS toothpick holder, Tasmania c.1910

EPNS Toothpick Holder, Tasmania c.1910

Federation period EPNS toothpick holder, Tasmania c.1910

Three vintage half doll/bathing beauties - menu holder, tooth…

Vintage Half Doll Bathing Beauties and Accessories

Three vintage half doll/bathing beauties - menu holder, tooth pick holder (lady with dogs) and ashtray. One marked foreign

Eastern ivory small toothpick holder. Palm tree decoration.…

Palm Tree Ivory Toothpick Holder

Eastern ivory small toothpick holder. Palm tree decoration. Height 6 cm

Vintage ivory toothpick holder circa 1950, and 2 small ivory…

1950 Ivory Toothpick Holder and 2 Small Figures

Vintage ivory toothpick holder circa 1950, and 2 small ivory figures

Indian ivory toothpick holder in small vase

Ivory Toothpick Vase

Indian ivory toothpick holder in small vase

18th century ivory toothpick box with Romantic scene

Ivory Romantic Toothpick Box

18th century ivory toothpick box with Romantic scene