Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies Tony Weller shares various characteristics

Tony Weller shares various characteristics with Mr Pickwick: both are advanced in years

NB: this is a VERY large piece of Moorcroft (suit centre of sideboard or centrepiece in a collection)

Publisher Year: 1986

One very slight press dent to one side of teapot that isn't easily seen

Assay: Sheffield 1904

Chinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters Type_Butterfly Ladies Tony Weller shares various characteristicsChinese Carved Ivory needle case containing numerous counters The case itself is decorated with a dragon, flowers and birds An exceptionally well carved piece with very detail it contains some 28 numbered counters Approx 15. 5cms (6 1 8") long Approx 2. 3cms (1") diameter In excellent condition Very slight age line to lid but it screws up nice and firmly About Ivory: Australia has had a ban on ivory imports since 1990, however it remains legal to buy