A Collection of Turned Ivory Seals, Height of tallest 4 1/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of Mr. Mark Fritz, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Each in overall good, stable condition. Condition notes on seals as viewed from left to right in images. 1) having a series of tight hairline cracks throughout the ivory, epoxy residue suggesting possible repair/reattachment of ivory to metal, discoloration/scratching/possible repair to metal, intaglio with some minor chips to edge. 2) having a couple tight hairline cracks to ivory, silver with hallmarks, having bend 3) ivory in two parts, screws apart at central band, with a couple tight hairlines and areas of discoloration. 4) ivory with scratching and small chip to top, metal with light scratching and shallow dents, intaglio uncarved but with scratches and chip 5) ivory with some discoloration and minor chip to band, seal unscrews, intaglio depicting a womans profile with bird having some light chipping and scratching. 6) ivory in two parts, unscrews at center, having tight hairlines primarily to top, some areas of discoloration, seal also unscrews. 7) ivory in three parts, with some tight hairlines and areas of discoloration, end section with filled crack, intaglio with two clasped hands 8) ivory with a few tight hairlines, some discoloration and minor chipping, appears to have been reglued together, one section much brighter, possible replacement, mother-of-pearl intaglio with some chipping to edges. Additional images available upon request.

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