Lot 179: An extraordinary finely carved ivory decorative tray, depicting 48 animals, titled 'A Naturalist's Dream', by S. L. Davis, signed 1911, W 38 cm D 15 cm - 94g (+)

Y An extraordinary finely carved ivory decorative tray, depicting 48 animals, titled 'A Naturalist's Dream', by S. L. Davis, signed 1911, W 38 cm D 15 cm - 94g (+)Cut from three very thin ivory plaques and assembled within a wooden framework, standing on four ivory feet. Comes inside an oak box with the engraved pattern on the top and a list of all animals on the inside.

(+) CITES certificate for commercial activities inside the EU, no. 2024/BE04109/CE

Endangered and protected species: Lots made of or including (regardless of the percentage) endangered and other protected species of wildlife are marked with the symbol Y in the catalog. This material includes, among other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, whalebone, certain species of coral, and Brazilian rosewood. You should check your relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing CITES wildlife material if you plan to export this lot from the United States.