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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Antique painted ivory and 9ct rose gold moth brooch, marked 9ct,…

Antique painted ivory and 9ct rose gold moth brooch, marked 9ct, size 35 x 45 mm, likely not elephant. This item cannot be exported

A Victorian 9ct gold ivory Mizpah brooch, horn shape with gold…

Victorian Ivory Mizpah Brooch with Gold Infinity Motif

A Victorian 9ct gold ivory Mizpah brooch, horn shape with gold terminals and applied with an infinity motif with Mizpah details, safety chain attached, size 50 x 11 mm, wt. 5.93g

A vintage Chinese carved ivory and silver brooch, early 20th…

Antique Chinese Ivory and Silver Brooch

A vintage Chinese carved ivory and silver brooch, early 20th century, 4.5 cm high

A 19th century ivory brooch, a fine carved ivory brooch with…

Ivory and Gold Hand Brooch

A 19th century ivory brooch, a fine carved ivory brooch with 9ct yellow gold embellishments depicting a hand holding a flower arrangement. size: 70@42 mm.

New Zealand Colonial silver and marine ivory commemorative…

Te Awaiti Whaling Station Brooch

New Zealand Colonial silver and marine ivory commemorative brooch, shaped as a harpoon and with name 'Te Awaiti'. The Te Awaiti whaling station established in 1827 by Londoner John guard, was New Zealand's first bay-whaling station and probably the oldest…

Early 20th century Chinese carved ivory & silver brooch marked…

Chinese Ivory & Silver Brooch, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century Chinese carved ivory & silver brooch marked silver. Approx panel size 31 x 23 mm

A lily of the valley brooch, carved ivory in sterling silver…

Ivory Lily Brooch in Sterling Silver Mount

A lily of the valley brooch, carved ivory in sterling silver mount, stamped 'Stg. Cadby', 5 cm high

An antique Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, ivory necklace and…

Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball & Accessories

An antique Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, ivory necklace and brooch, bone paper knife, etc, 19th and 20th century, the puzzle ball 16.5 cm high

Two carved ivory brooches. C.1960 these items cannot be exported

1960 Carved Ivory Brooches - No Export

Two carved ivory brooches. C.1960 these items cannot be exported

Victorian ivory brooch a/f to the top, size 38 x 35 mm, this…

Victorian Ivory Brooch - Size 38 x 35 mm (a/f)

Victorian ivory brooch a/f to the top, size 38 x 35 mm, this item cannot be exported

An antique 9ct gold ivory cornucopia Mizpah brooch; attached…

Antique Mizpah Brooch with Gold and Ivory

An antique 9ct gold ivory cornucopia Mizpah brooch; attached with chain swags and a bell, size 60 x 14 mm, bell size 10 x 11 mm. Wt. 5.8g.

Antique & vintage jewellery group, includes; serpentine, ivory…

Antique & Vintage Jewellery Collection

Antique & vintage jewellery group, includes; serpentine, ivory and silver pendant, jet cross (parcel) wear, seed pearl and mother of pearl brooch a/f, carved bone ear clips, two brooches.

Antique carved ivory brooch and earring pendants of wheat sheaf…

Carved Ivory Wheat Sheaf Brooch and Earrings

Antique carved ivory brooch and earring pendants of wheat sheaf form, size brooch 52 x 30 mm, pendants 39 x 23 mm. This item cannot be exported

Carved ivory flower brooch, century 1960s, width 44 mm, this…

Ivory Flower Brooch, 1960s, 44mm Width, Non-Exportable

Carved ivory flower brooch, century 1960s, width 44 mm, this item cannot be exported

9ct pink gold early 1900s carved ivory brooch. Total weight…

Early 1900s Carved Ivory Brooch in Pink Gold

9ct pink gold early 1900s carved ivory brooch. Total weight approx. 4.0g. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Victorian silver gilt framed Taj Mahal brooch oval ivory panel…

Ivory Taj Mahal Brooch in Silver Gilt Frame

Victorian silver gilt framed Taj Mahal brooch oval ivory panel finely painted with iconic view of Taj Mahal in embossed frame

A fine Georgian gold and silver pendant/brooch, the frame set…

Georgian Pendant/Brooch with Gibraltar Diamonds and Ivory Miniature

A fine Georgian gold and silver pendant/brooch, the frame set with 'Gibraltar diamonds' (fine quartz crystals found on Gibraltar) and enclosing an ivory miniature of a woman with a birdcage and escaping bird (symbolising the soul leaving the earthly…

Vintage carved ivory brooch, finely carved brooch depicting…

Carved Ivory Deer Brooch

Vintage carved ivory brooch, finely carved brooch depicting running deer through foliage

An antique carved ivory leaf brooch, early 20th century, 7.5 cm…

Early 20th Century Carved Ivory Leaf Brooch

An antique carved ivory leaf brooch, early 20th century, 7.5 cm wide

19th century Qing dynasty carved ivory brooch engraved to the…

Qing Dynasty Ivory Brooch, Engraved 1873

19th century Qing dynasty carved ivory brooch engraved to the reverse E.A Thomas 1873, size 35 x 29 mm

A carved ivory koala brooch / pendant, in the form of a perched…

Ivory Koala Brooch/Pendant with Silver Mount (1930)

A carved ivory koala brooch / pendant, in the form of a perched koala; silver mount. C.1930

Antique Oriental ivory chrysanthemum brooch, size 69 x 38 mm.

Antique Oriental Ivory Chrysanthemum Brooch - 69x38mm

Antique Oriental ivory chrysanthemum brooch, size 69 x 38 mm.

Antique carved ivory putto brooch, size 40 x 30 mm.

Carved Ivory Putto Brooch - Antique

Antique carved ivory putto brooch, size 40 x 30 mm.

Antique Chinese Ivory and silver filigree brooch with a carved…

Chinese Ivory and Silver Filigree Brooch with Carved Scene

Antique Chinese Ivory and silver filigree brooch with a carved scene to center. Marked Silver to the reverse. Approx length 44 mm, weight 16 grams. .

Antique ivory and silver brooch 5 cm x 4 cm NB.

Antique Ivory and Silver Brooch

Antique ivory and silver brooch 5 cm x 4 cm NB.

Antique Chinese ivory and silver gilt brooch with a silver…

Chinese Ivory and Silver Filigree Brooch

Antique Chinese ivory and silver gilt brooch with a silver filigree setting, and hand painted ivory set panel. Small crack corner panel.

Four small ivory carvings, comprising bangle, dragon brooch,…

Miniature Ivory Carvings Set

Four small ivory carvings, comprising bangle, dragon brooch, figure of sage and small clam form carving

An antique oval brooch, sterling silver with finely carved…

19th Century Ivory Floral Brooch in Sterling Silver

An antique oval brooch, sterling silver with finely carved ivory floral display, 19th century, 4 x 4.5 cm

A antique brooch, 15ct gold with carved ivory panel, 19th…

19th Century 15ct Gold Brooch with Carved Ivory Panel

A antique brooch, 15ct gold with carved ivory panel, 19th century, stamped 15ct, 3 cm high

Oriental jewellery group includes a jade Bi disc with an…

Oriental Treasures: Jade, Silver, Ivory, and Gemstones

Oriental jewellery group includes a jade Bi disc with an applied dragon, silver cloisonne clasp, beaded necklace, carved ivory Japanese figures circa 1920s, Turquoise and coral set Vishnu brooch and circular earrings.

Levinson, flower brooch, featuring a carved ivory rose upon a…

Levinson Ivory Rose Brooch

Levinson, flower brooch, featuring a carved ivory rose upon a 9ct yellow gold stem with textured leaves, with brooch pin to the verso, stamped 'Levinson 9ct', with box, 5.27 grams length 5 cm

A carved elephant ivory brooch of a woman's head (Mary), with a…

Carved Ivory Brooch of Woman's Head, c.1900

A carved elephant ivory brooch of a woman's head (Mary), with a brass pin, as a brooch. European carved, c.1900 6 x 4.5 cm

A European carved ivory brooch as a high relief plaque of full…

Carved Ivory Rose Brooch

A European carved ivory brooch as a high relief plaque of full blown roses and buds, width 6.2 cm

A late 19th century tusk brooch, slender double ended ivory…

Double-ended Ivory Tusk Brooch with Gold Mounts

A late 19th century tusk brooch, slender double ended ivory with unmarked gold mounts.

Gold and carved ivory swivel mourning brooch

Swivel Mourning Brooch with Gold and Ivory Carvings

Gold and carved ivory swivel mourning brooch

Ivory 19th century brooch carved oak leaf and acorn nut design…

Oak Leaf Brooch with Acorn Nut Design

Ivory 19th century brooch carved oak leaf and acorn nut design with base metal pin and clasp.

A brooch/pendant, carved ivory rose, gilt pin. Diameter 3.5 cm.…

Carved Ivory Rose Brooch/Pendant

A brooch/pendant, carved ivory rose, gilt pin. Diameter 3.5 cm. Circa 1945.

A Victorian carved ivory death mask cameo, c 1860, an oval…

Victorian Ivory Death Mask Cameo of Veiled Lady

A Victorian carved ivory death mask cameo, c 1860, an oval cameo of a lady with a veil carved in high relief, 6.5 x 4.8 cm

An antique 9ct yellow gold finely carved ivory peony brooch, Wt…

9ct Gold & Ivory Peony Brooch, 21g

An antique 9ct yellow gold finely carved ivory peony brooch, Wt 21 grams

9ct gold and ivory pierced floral design brooch

Floral Ivory Brooch in 9ct Gold

9ct gold and ivory pierced floral design brooch

A 15ct gold brooch with eleven round turquoise and two ivory…

Turquoise and Ivory Gold Brooch with 11 Stones

A 15ct gold brooch with eleven round turquoise and two ivory drops.

Vintage enamel, marcasite and ivory flower brooch, set in…

Enamel, Marcasite & Ivory Flower Brooch in Silver (1950-60)

Vintage enamel, marcasite and ivory flower brooch, set in silver, circa 1950-60, size: approx 8.5 cm length (unmarked but tested as silver)

Antique carved ivory brooch, carved with angel's head and wings.

Angel Ivory Brooch

Antique carved ivory brooch, carved with angel's head and wings.

Victorian carved ivory brooch, in gilt metal surround

Carved Ivory Brooch in Gilt Metal Frame

Victorian carved ivory brooch, in gilt metal surround

Antique intricate carved ivory deer brooch, width 5 cm approx

Intricate Ivory Deer Brooch, 5cm Width

Antique intricate carved ivory deer brooch, width 5 cm approx

Victorian 9ct & ivory Mizpah brooch in case (tooth mounted in…

Victorian Mizpah Brooch with Ivory and Gold Tooth Mounting

Victorian 9ct & ivory Mizpah brooch in case (tooth mounted in gold)

Good vintage gold & carved ivory rose brooch, marked 9ct, total…

Vintage 9ct Gold & Carved Ivory Rose Brooch - 9.98g

Good vintage gold & carved ivory rose brooch, marked 9ct, total weight: approx 9.98 grams

An Antique brooch with hand-painted miniature on an oval ivory…

Hand-painted Lady Brooch with Locket Compartment

An Antique brooch with hand-painted miniature on an oval ivory panel, depicting a lady with bonnet, glazed locket compartment to reverse. Yellow and rose gold. Length 48 mm. Width 39 mm.

Silver and Ming's ivory Hibiscus flower brooch

Silver and Ivory Hibiscus Brooch

Silver and Ming's ivory Hibiscus flower brooch

Silver and Ming's red ivory ginger flower brooch

Red Ivory Ginger Flower Brooch

Silver and Ming's red ivory ginger flower brooch

A Victorian ivory brooch. Carved in the design of a hand…

Victorian Ivory Hand Brooch with Floral Bouquet

A Victorian ivory brooch. Carved in the design of a hand clasping a bouquet of flowers, finely detailed to finger with gold ring and to lace cufflinks a small heart shaped pendant

A brooch with hand painted miniature, the finely painted oval…

Taj Mahal Hand-Painted Ivory Brooch in Silver Mount

A brooch with hand painted miniature, the finely painted oval panel depicting the Taj Mahal, hand painted on ivory behind a glazed panel, mounted in silver.

1950s silver, enamel and ivory floral brooch

Enamel and Ivory Flower Brooch from the 1950s

1950s silver, enamel and ivory floral brooch

1930's ivory rose brooch

Ivory Rose Brooch from the 1930s

1930's ivory rose brooch

Vintage carved Ivory rose form brooch

Carved Ivory Rose Brooch

Vintage carved Ivory rose form brooch

An ivory plaque brooch, floral motif with pierced border and…

Ivory Plaque Brooch with Penzai Scene and Floral Motif

An ivory plaque brooch, floral motif with pierced border and central painted penzai (bonsai) scene with text (old fisherman with bamboo rod) 53 x 36 mm.

Vintage ivory wheat sheaf brooch

Ivory Wheat Sheaf Brooch - Vintage Treasure

Vintage ivory wheat sheaf brooch

An ivory, gold and enamel clip brooch by Cartier, the finely…

Cartier Ladybird Ivory Flower Brooch

An ivory, gold and enamel clip brooch by Cartier, the finely carved ivory flower surmounted by a red and black enamel ladybird, set in 18ct gold, signed, boxed

Levinson-Perth carved brooches two 9ct yellow gold carved ivory…

Carved Ivory Rose Brooches in 9ct Yellow Gold

Levinson-Perth carved brooches two 9ct yellow gold carved ivory rose brooches

Silver mounted carved ivory brooch of a recumbant deer (slight…

Ivory Deer Brooch with Silver Mounting (A/F)

Silver mounted carved ivory brooch of a recumbant deer (slight A/F)

Large silver and ivory brooch, circa 1880, approx 5 cm in length

Antique Silver and Ivory Brooch, 1880

Large silver and ivory brooch, circa 1880, approx 5 cm in length

An ivory and silver brooch in the shape of a pear

Ivory and Silver Pear Brooch

An ivory and silver brooch in the shape of a pear

An unusual and impressive ivory brooch, antique, beautifully…

Stylised Hand Ivory Brooch with Diamond and Flowers

An unusual and impressive ivory brooch, antique, beautifully crafted as a stylised carved hand with lace cufflinks detail, clasping a bouquet of flowers, the blooms of three dimensional form, further detailed to the ring finger with a yellow gold band set…

A gem-set and ivory brooch/pendant, modelled as a textured gold…

Gold Elephant Head Gem Brooch/Pendant

A gem-set and ivory brooch/pendant, modelled as a textured gold elephant head, decorated by a cabochon emerald and diamond head-dress suspending an articulated turquoise drop, to the ruby eyes and ivory tusks, with diamond-set suspension hoop, mounted in…

Two ivory brooches, late 19th century, the first brooch,…

Ivory Cameo and Putto Brooches

Two ivory brooches, late 19th century, the first brooch, designed as an oval plaque centring upon a carved ivory cameo depicting the bust of a classical robed maiden with flowers in her hair, mounted within a polished gold frame with foliate detail, the…

Good 10ct gold & carved ivory dragon brooch. Provenance: Seale…

Carved Ivory Dragon Brooch with Gold Accents

Good 10ct gold & carved ivory dragon brooch. Provenance: Seale Family, Sydney, safety chain is gold as well

Vintage silver and ivory brooch, as inspected

Silver and Ivory Vintage Brooch

Vintage silver and ivory brooch, as inspected

Vintage ivory brooch of floral form

Floral Ivory Vintage Brooch

Vintage ivory brooch of floral form

Ivory necklace and brooch carved pendant on bead necklace…

Carved Ivory Necklace and Elephant Brooch Set

Ivory necklace and brooch carved pendant on bead necklace together with carved octagonal elephant brooch (2)

Antique carved ivory flower brooch

Carved Ivory Flower Brooch

Antique carved ivory flower brooch

Ivory brooch in flower shape together with a gilt metal shell…

Ivory Flower Brooch with Gilt Cameo Shell

Ivory brooch in flower shape together with a gilt metal shell cameo

A Victorian carved ivory and silver brooch, oval foliate carved…

Victorian Ivory and Silver Foliate Brooch

A Victorian carved ivory and silver brooch, oval foliate carved ivory in a rope and bead applied silver frame; the back-plate bearing 19th century English hallmarks

Silver and ivory foliate design brooch and ring set. The brooch…

Silver and Ivory Foliate Brooch and Ring Set

Silver and ivory foliate design brooch and ring set. The brooch and the ring both having a turned ribbon style silver border with a central carved ivory flower. The ring has applied leaves to the shoulders and the brooch has a safety chain. both stamped…

Carved ivory spray brooch single rose stem

Ivory Rose Spray Brooch

Carved ivory spray brooch single rose stem

9ct yellow gold and ivory Levinson bar brooch c.1920-1930's,…

Levinson Ivory Flower Bar Brooch

9ct yellow gold and ivory Levinson bar brooch c.1920-1930's, mounted with a carved ivory flower. Stamped Levinson

Antique ivory 'Sheaf of Wheat' brooch and earrings

Antique Ivory Wheat Brooch and Earrings

Antique ivory 'Sheaf of Wheat' brooch and earrings