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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An antique paper knife with ivory blade and butterfly wing…

An antique paper knife with ivory blade and butterfly wing decoration mounted in silver, 19th/20th century, 25 cm long

A large and impressive Victorian silver handled and ivory paper…

Victorian Silver Handled Ivory Paper Knife, 1885 Engraved Design

A large and impressive Victorian silver handled and ivory paper knife, the handle embossed with a gent, part cottage and scrolls, engraved date 1885. Apparently unmarked. Length 43 cm.

Queen Victoria 1897 Christmas present to her cousin Prince…

Queen Victoria's Christmas Gift to Prince Henry of Prussia

Queen Victoria 1897 Christmas present to her cousin Prince Henry of Prussia, impressive letter opener, ivory and horn mounted in sterling silver with rose gold Queen Victoria Royal cypher, in original plush fitted case, by Carrington & Co. Of Regent…

Edward VII sterling silver ivory letter opener with spiral horn…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Letter Opener with Spiral Horn Handle

Edward VII sterling silver ivory letter opener with spiral horn handle, hallmarks for London 1901 (end of ivory split)

Art Deco sterling silver handled ivory letter opener 22 cm long

Art Deco Ivory and Silver Letter Opener

Art Deco sterling silver handled ivory letter opener 22 cm long

An antique German paper knife, steel blade with silver collar…

19th Century German Ivory Handle Paper Knife

An antique German paper knife, steel blade with silver collar and carved marine ivory handle, 19th century, 22.5 cm long

A Victorian silver handled ivory letter knife, the repeat…

Victorian Silver and Ivory Letter Knife

A Victorian silver handled ivory letter knife, the repeat scroll embossing with leaf detail. Birmingham 1876. Length 28.9 cm.

An early 20th century silver handled long ivory paper knife,…

Silver Handled Ivory Paper Knife, London 1912

An early 20th century silver handled long ivory paper knife, the handle engraved 'Hingham August 26th 1912'. London 1912 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Length 36.5 cm.

A Victorian sterling silver ivory handled letter opener, 1866…

Victorian Ivory Handled Sterling Silver Letter Opener

A Victorian sterling silver ivory handled letter opener, 1866 Birmingham, with maker's mark for probably James Collins, a narrow tapered blade, waisted to the throat with a gently shaped swollen, handle with hat shaped finial, hallmarked to blade, length…

Victorian sterling silver and ivory letter opener, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver and Ivory Letter Opener

Victorian sterling silver and ivory letter opener, hallmarked Birmingham, 1895, the handle embossed with foliate motifs, length 38.5 cm

Five various sterling silver items including George V sterling…

Assorted Sterling Silver Items, Early 1900s

Five various sterling silver items including George V sterling silver handle boot hook, London 1910, maker's mark rubbed, (length 27 cm; an Edward VII sterling silver handle, Birmingham 1907, ivory letter opener, (length 16 cm, and set 3 Victorian…

A sterling silver and ivory letter opener, early 20th century,…

Sterling Silver & Ivory Letter Opener

A sterling silver and ivory letter opener, early 20th century, marked sterling 925, the opener with a carved lyre shaped terminal and buckle ornament, the plain spatula blade tipped with sterling silver, length 26 cm

Silver mounted ivory paper knife, 19th century, 31 cm long

19th Century Silver and Ivory Paper Knife

Silver mounted ivory paper knife, 19th century, 31 cm long

A sterling silver and ivory letter opener.

Silver and Ivory Letter Opener

A sterling silver and ivory letter opener.

Victorian sterling silver and ivory letter opener, mark of…

Victorian Silver & Ivory Letter Opener with Floral Chasing

Victorian sterling silver and ivory letter opener, mark of Birmingham, 1899, the handle chased in high relief with scrolls and flowers, blade monogrammed, hallmarked, height 39 cm

Ivory letter opener, with sterling silver handle, marks for…

Sterling Silver and Ivory Letter Opener, Chester 1895

Ivory letter opener, with sterling silver handle, marks for Chester 1895

A long letter opener with silver handle and ivory blade, plain…

Birmingham 1904 Silver and Ivory Letter Opener

A long letter opener with silver handle and ivory blade, plain baluster shape with hallmarks (rubbed) Birmingham 1904. Length 31.5 cm, tapered blade 20-2.5 cm

A long Victorian silver handled and ivory bladed paper knife,…

Victorian Silver and Ivory Paper Knife

A long Victorian silver handled and ivory bladed paper knife, the handle with ornate shell and scroll pattern. Birmingham 1891. Length 36 cm

A Victorian silver handled ivory bladed paper knife or page…

Victorian Silver Handled Ivory Paper Knife

A Victorian silver handled ivory bladed paper knife or page turner, the handle ornately embossed with foliate scrolls framing a cartouche to one side, engraved: 'With compliments from the Railway Employees, Xmas 1898'; hallmarked for Birmingham 1896,…

An ivory bladed silver handled paper knife, the 19.5 cm single…

Victorian Silver Paper Knife with Ivory Blade

An ivory bladed silver handled paper knife, the 19.5 cm single edged blade set on a Victorian silver handle, of hourglass shape, heavily embossed with foliate scrolls and husk framed vacant cartouches. Birmingham 1895 by Henry Matthews. Length 33 cm

A sterling silver & ivory letter opener

Silver Ivory Letter Opener

A sterling silver & ivory letter opener

An unusual ivory and silver mounted eagle form letter opener,…

Ivory and Silver Eagle Letter Opener, 19th Century

An unusual ivory and silver mounted eagle form letter opener, English, 19th century. 44 cm long

An ivory and silver mounted paper knife, circa 1900, hallmarked,…

Ivory and Silver Paper Knife from 1900

An ivory and silver mounted paper knife, circa 1900, hallmarked, 48 cm long. Provenance: Guinevere, London

Silver and ivory paper knife length 32 cm. Provenance: Property…

Ivory and Silver Paper Knife

Silver and ivory paper knife length 32 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW

Sterling silver & ivory paper knife, 16.8 cm long

Silver and Ivory Paper Knife

Sterling silver & ivory paper knife, 16.8 cm long