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Antique Questions Forum / Re: parasol handles

« on: April 22, 2014, 01:33:57 pm »

Again, thanks for the responses and info. I am located in NW Arkansas, and am interested in selling. I would like to see them go to someone who will appreciate them rather than having them stored away for years (which is what I'll be doing with them!)

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: parasol handles

« on: April 21, 2014, 02:08:35 pm »

Thanks for the response. It looks like both are ivory. Any suggestions on the best way to sell these? Would it be better to go through someone who specializes in them, or an auction site?

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Antique Questions Forum / parasol handles

« on: April 21, 2014, 12:40:02 pm »

Two parasol handles have been passed down to me. They belonged to a great aunt and come from the late 1800's. One is carved with leaves and flower buds (or seed pods?) and is marked on the handle end with a "45" which is very faded and did not photograph. The other is carved with chrysanthemums. Can anyone tell by the pics I am posting whether they are bone or ivory, any other info about them, and an approximate value. Any response will be appreciated.