Sold202119TH C. JAPANESE CARD CASE, LETTER OPENER AND NAPKINMeiji Card case with detailed overall reticulated relief carving of figures and pagodas in gardens, 3 3/8" x 1 1/4"; PLUS Knife carved with four Samurai, 11 1/2" long; PLUS Napkin Ring with three figuSee Sold Price
Sold201719th C. Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Card CaseAsia, Japan, Meiji Restoration, ca. late 19th century CE. A beautiful, light lacquer card case with a removable lid. The body of the case is painted a shimmering green with delicate gold leaf patternsSee Sold Price
Sold2018Antique Japanese Bronze Letter Opener Kirin & Phoenix19th century/Meiji period Japanese bronze / brass letter opener with handle depicting on both sides a kirin standing with its legs apart and looking straight. Kirin is a mythical animal, and has severSee Sold Price
Sold2021A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MIXED METAL LETTERA 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MIXED METAL LETTER OPENER with lobster handle and engraved blade. 24.5 cm long.See Sold Price
Sold202219th C. WORLD MINI SWORD LETTER OPENER LOT OF 419th C. WORLD MINI SWORD LETTER OPENER LOT OF 4 19th Century World Mini Sword Letter Openers. Japanese Katana; European Cavalry Sword; Japanese Tanto Knife; and Chinese knife. Blade Length: 2 3/4" toSee Sold Price
Sold2018A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER AND BRONZEA 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER AND BRONZE CARD OR MATCH CASE decorated in relief with silver and gold figures. 4.75 cm x 8 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2020Two English Silver Card Cases, an American Silver CardTwo English Silver Card Cases, an American Silver Card Case, and a Japanese Silver Card Case Late 19th Century Width of first example 3 1/4 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2021Vintage Mixed Desktop GroupingThis unique grouping includes a fawn-foot letter opener marked "Made in Austria", a glass paperweight with dog photo, a pair of 19th century eyeglasses with case, an antique brass mirror with calla liSee Sold Price
Sold2017TWO 19th c TORTOISESHELL CASESA group of two Antique Tortoiseshell Cases. English and Japanese, late 19th century. The English, a rectangular tortoiseshell veneered and mother of pearl inlaid card case with hinged top, that opensSee Sold Price
Sold2015Group of 2 Tortoiseshell Cases--Late 19th C.English and Japanese, late 19th century. Collection of two tortoiseshell items comprising of a rectangular tortoiseshell veneered and mother of pearl inlaid card case with hinged top that opens to revSee Sold Price
Sold2023Bruckmann & Söhne Silver Desk Set with Case, Retailed by August MerkleinBruckmann & SöhneRetailed by August MerkleinDesk Set with Caselate 19th century800 silvercomprising an inkstand, rocker blotter, candlestick, letter opener, fountain pen and an unmarked wax sealstaSee Sold Price
Sold2015A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CANTON IVORY CARD CASE, 3.6inA 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CANTON IVORY CARD CASE, 3.6in high x 1.8in wide; together with an early 20th Century Japanese ivory carving of Kwannon, 4.1in high; a circa 1900 Chinese ivory paper knife, 9.2inSee Sold Price
Sold2018Two Victorian Card CasesJapanese mixed metal damascene with two scenic panels and tortoise shell case the largest 4" x 2 3/4" late 19th centurySee Sold Price
Sold2023(4) SMALL (19th c) DESK BOXESIncluding: (3) Compartment stamp box, Chinese calling card case, Silver mounted dome top boulle and a Japanese lacquered eye glass case. 3 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 inches (and smaller) . Condition: Scattered losSee Sold Price
Sold2022Russian Vermeil & Guilloche Enamel Two-Piece Desk SetRussian Vermeil & Guilloche Enamel Two-Piece Desk Setlate 19th centurycomprising a letter opener and magnifying glass, each stamped "AA, 84"8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (case)7 in. long (letter openSee Sold Price
Sold202219th C. Letter Opener with Figure of Napoleon19th Century Letter Opener with Figure of Napoleon, Metal and Wood with Coral Accents Length: 5.25 in.See Sold Price
Sold2021Two 19th Century Card CasesTwo 19th Century Card Cases. English Mother of Pearl and Chinese finely carved wood. Some damage and losses. 3" x 4.75" larger STERLING ASSOCIATES STRIVES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE, & FAIR INFORMSee Sold Price
Sold2018Antique 19th C Letter Opener w Banded AgateAntique 19th C Letter Opener w Banded Agate. Chased scrollwork design gilt brass with round cabochon banded agate inlays. Measures 11.75 inches in length.See Sold Price
Sold2016(2) George III inlaid burl wood desk accessories(2) George III inlaid burl wood desk accessories, Mid/late 19th c., card case and clock case, clock case: 11"h x 4"w x 2"d, 4.75"h x 3.5"w x 2"dSee Sold Price
Sold202319th century inlaid card case & earlier folding book fire cover, tallest 15cm (2)19th century inlaid card case & earlier folding book fire cover, tallest 15cm (2)See Sold Price
Sold2018A 19TH CENTURY MOTHER-OF-PEARL CARD CASE. 4ins x 3ins.A 19TH CENTURY MOTHER-OF-PEARL CARD CASE. 4ins x 3ins.See Sold Price
Sold2022Seven 19th Century Boulle Card CasesSeven 19th Century Boulle Card Cases. {Approximate dimensions overall: 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 high x 2 - 3 1/8 inches live.}. Condition: Overall wear is good considering age, some wear to the interiors.See Sold Price
Sold2020(2) 19TH CENTURY MATCHSAFE / CARD CASESDimensions: (Largest) H 5" x W 3.25" x D 1" Condition: Some cracking to edges. Scratching. Losses to interior.See Sold Price
Sold202019TH C. CHINESE CARD CASETwo Part Boxwood Card Case with overall fine bas relief carving of figures in gardens with temples, inscribed on flange "From Louis, 5/31/88, to his Mother", 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1/2" thick. A few smallSee Sold Price
Jun 08Early American History Auctionsc. 1850 Mid-19th Century Ornate Sailor Made Hand-Carved Oxbone Dipping Pen with Letter Opener HandleUS$200
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BonhamsKAJIKAWA LINEAGE A Gold-Lacquer Large Four-Case Saya (Sheath) Inro Edo period (1615-1868), 19th...£500
BonhamsIKEDA TAISHIN (1825-1903) A Lacquered-Wood Kiseruzutsu (Pipe Case) Edo period (1615-1868) or Mei...£600