As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Japanese ivory and silver presentation spade , the turned ivory handle is carved with monkeys in high relief shibayama style , the silver spade end is finely chased with monkeys and is fixed to the handle with silver rivets , we assume the item to be a presentation piece for a retired worker and would have expected the silver shovel to have been engraved with a personal inscription ,if this was its intended use it is rather nice that it has been left uninscribed.A really unusual Meiji period object .The condition is great with only minor old stable age lines to the ivory handle .Approximate sizesLength 10 3/8'' 26 cmWidth 2'' 5 cmFree worldwide delivery included in the price of this itemFor a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.comAvailable during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.A...