Godzilla Billiken Blue Tin toy figure Vintage Rare Made in JAPAN Great Condition. Regular price $ 800 View. May 29, 2016 - Explore Teresa Willis's board "Billiken", followed by 396 people on Pinterest. Vintage ivory figure with scrimshaw $ 575.00. Carved Moose bone BILLIKEN resin REPLICA Alaska "Good Luck" $5.95. I have an antique/vintage all ivory mah jong set. It can only be shipped within the USA! This sweet and funky little guy is an Alaskan Billiken or good luck charm. $3.99. $185.00. $190.00. Native Alaskan Eskimo Narwhal $ 325.00. View Item in Catalog Lot #159b (Sale Order: 183 of 314) Sold for: $95.00 to v****n "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. This item is part of Antiques - Collectibles and Firearms Auction. Lot 194: 2" Whale tooth ivory Billiken pendant (700) Select Subject. We answer EVERY SINGLE INQUIRY we receive via email, usually within 48 hours. Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 6 CARVED IVORY BILLIKENS AND MORE: To include 6 carved ivory billikens ranging from 3 1/4'' h. to 1/2'' pendant. Maker: Native Alaskan. Collection of 2 billiken charms. First to Know. from United States. Brand New. Dont miss new acquisitions, happenings, and more! +C $56.50 shipping. Condition:--not specified. Vintage Billiken "Good Luck" Flatware FORK Opens in a new window or tab. Payment Details: PAYPAL. It has 148 tiles (12 flowers), all ivory betting sticks, 2 pairs of small ivory dice, and an ivory bettor. Cute! 3) 4 buttons with figural [more like this] Inuit carved Alaskan ivory Blue Whales figure group on walrus jaw base. Brand New. Collectors should be aware of the recent laws limiting the Our Location. $289.00. Phone: +1 (415) 331-1409. This lovely piece features a cleverly carved Billiken highlighted with black detailing. Alaskan Ivory Billiken Figurine. These were called a Susans Tooth, from the whaling ship Susan (known as: Susans Teeth). Materials. View our Privacy Policy. Style: Native American. Carved Bone | Charm/pendant. From United States. Top Rated Seller. Read more. View Full Details. $3,000 New Item. ESTATE SALE: Pair of Alaska ivory billikens, probably from the 1960's. Shriners who belong to the ROJ are the crme de la crme or the Best of the Best.. $190.00. Make Offer. EAST DENNIS, MASS. Send Message Cancel. Description Made in the US. + $18.07 shipping + $18.07 shipping. Scrimshaw is bone or ivory or whales teeth carved by sailors and others for entertainment during the sailing-ship days. Sponsored. Vintage Billiken good luck charm. Please refer to our stock # 0831 when inquiring. Circa 2nd to 3rd quarter of the 20th century 2 inches high x 1 inch wide x 1 inch deep Alaskan Inuit carved billiken charm. Our Appraisals archive contains thousands of Antiques Roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years' worth of series episodes. COLLECTION OF 5 BILLIKENS SCRIMSHAWED. When Happy Jack made his first ivory Billiken in 1909, the commercial ones were at the height of their successhaving taken the country by stormbut by 1912, they had plunged to oblivion. Antique Ivory Colored Carved Billiken Sterling Silver Spoon Bovine? The favorite medium is ancient walrus ivory, much of it thousands of years old, but can also be made from moose antler, jade, caribou antler, stellar sea cow rib bone, and soapstone. $9.99. Native ALASKAN BILLIKEN Carved Faux Whale Tooth Intuit. This Walrus Ivory is Alaskan native collected and carved. Original/Reproduction: Original. Whether for the collector or for further manufacture, we offer narwhal tusk, walrus tusk, walrus oosik (walrus baculum or penis bone), walrus and polar bear skulls, sperm whale teeth, mammoth ivory, pre-ban elephant ivory, muskox horns and It is a very nice size, measuring 2 x1" excluding the bale and is in excellent condition. 2) 6 figural seal buttons, 1 1/2''. SKU: 408151 Categories: Antique, Banned on eBay and Amazon, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized Tags: antiques, BILLIKEN, effie mona mack, IVORY, PENDANT, TUSK. Posted August 21, 2009. Material: UNKNOWN. He is looking for a new home and will be most happy to bring you good luck! 1900. All items are one-of-a-kind and are subject to prior sale. In the past I have mentioned, I think, that I sort of collect items marked BILLIKEN which is the name of an Inuit native Good Luck figure. massive ivory tooth billiken 7.2ozs 5" tall There are no restrictions on the sale or possession of Alaskan ivory. Ivory- Killer Whale, Formline, Fossil Base. What we have heard all these years is true- the Billiken is an Alaskan good luck charm. We specialize in ivory material from the Canadian arctic, but will carry other related materials as they are available. Measures 3 1/8"t bottom is 1 1/8"x1". PAYMENT DETAILS. Sign up You can unsubscribe at any time. Dimensions: see description. The piece is from early to mid 1900's. 3. 1 1/4 in. Ivory Carvings. Regular price $ 800 View. The history of the Billiken in the United States began with Florence Pretz, a Missouri art teacher and illustrator, who patented her design for an image of the happy creature in 1908, but she was unable to patent the name billiken, or its various spellings, because it was already considered a very commonly used word. Gamut Plus Jewelry View Seller Profile 300 2nd Avenue #2164 Needham, MA 02494 Color: goldtone, ivory. Size: 3 1/8''H. Ivory Carvings. Vintage Scrimshaw Billiken or Eskimo Carving Watch Fob and C. From an estate this is a nice scrimshaw type carving- walrus or fossil tooth, bone watch fob "Billiken" measuring 1-1/4". Brand New. Bay Area Billiken said: Yours truly and family are back from vacation in Alaska. small ivory tooth billiken 2.25". to 3 in. long: Ivory Billiken Earrings #2 Price $59.99 S&H $10.00 Click here for larger image Approx. Native carved Alaskan billiken from a sperm whale tooth. $14.95. Seller assumes all responsibility for Inuit carved billiken charms. Email: info@scrimshawcollector.com ; PLUS a carved ivory walrus and seal, lengths 3.25 in. Like Tweet Pin it Fancy Email. Some scrimshaw was carved as early as 1800. C $458.63. Four pieces Alaskan ivory, Billikens and Four pieces Alaskan ivory, Billikens and bears; two figures from original Florence Pretz 1908 design, an Alaskan staple since 1909, along with two standing Cast Iron Billiken Still Bank. 180616-11 Antique Eskimo Walrus Ivory Billiken SKU: 180616-11 $395.00 Early 20th century 3" h x 1 3/4" deep x 1' wide; with aged patina. Alaskan Eskimo Billiken $ 120.00. 3 CARVED FROM WALRUS IVORY largest 2.25" 2 signed by A.KUNAYAK. Fossil Walrus Ivory Cuff Links. Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language. PAYMENT DETAILS. I was amazed to find this charming walrus ivory Billiken pendant as it is identical to one given me as a child in Alaska. NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER) 0.00 1 1/2''W base Antiques and fine art Transportation Specialist 1.800.253.0617 fax: 785.543.6105 [email protected] Auction Details. Seller accepts PayPal payments. This lovely piece features a cleverly carved Billiken highlighted with black detailing. Billikens come in many different sizes and are crafted from various materials. Ciscos complies with all State and Federal regulations regarding the commerce of ivory. Billikens have value not only for Frankoma collectors but also for the Masons and Shriners. Also sold with 1958 Canadian [more like this] Four pieces Alaskan ivory, Billikens and Vintage scrimshaw seal Early 20th Century Eskimo Art $ 100.00. Email: info@scrimshawcollector.com AS IS. Antique Firearms; U.S. Cavalry & The Law; Antique Gun Leather; Drinking, Gambling & Tobacciana; Inuit billiken Item Number: AE0928 . Inuit Art American Spirit Animal Totems Medieval Art Global Art Native Art African Art Art Dolls Folk Art Inuit Art from the collection of Dr Samuel Wagonfeld and his wife Sally Allen J Jynja Calderon Art Please refer to our stock # 0831 when inquiring. Fossil Mammoth Ivory Cuff Links. Materials. 301 942 0936. Used not tourist piece. Billiken is an antique figure that represents good luck and was widely used by Eskimo carvers. C $458.63. In rare cases a few have sold for as much as $100,000. LUCKY BILLIKEN IVORY. Sold with assorted ivory teeth plastic billiken and miniature totem from Japan. Maruskiya's of Nome. CIRCA 1925- 1950 HAND CARVED IVORY BILLIKEN. View All Collectibles; Advertising, Paper & Ephemera (4612) Alaskan Eskimo Billiken $ 120.00 Alaskan Eskimo Billiken Carving of billikens by Alaskan Natives began in the early 1900s and continues to the present. hour. +C $45.27 shipping estimate. 2" x 1" PERIOD: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Alaska, United States SIZE: 2" x 1" 1 1/4 in. Customs services and international tracking provided. Circa 1950s. Alaskan Ivory Billiken Figurine. 10429 Fawcett Street. and 2.75 in. Anchorage featured a Billiken Drive-In movie theater. Antique Billiken Cast Iron Figural Bank, 1900s Bank, Good Luck Figurine, St. Louis Univ. Keywords: Collectible; Ref: BD1108. Share. Alaskan storekeepers have devised many verses over the years for brochures to accompany the ivory billiken. Vintage Alaskan Eskimo Standing Ivory Bear $ 325.00. Regular price $ 800 View. They have paid their dues and are ready to play. A verse in the 1950 catalogue brochure of a Nome curio shop said: Out of stock. DEEP NAVY BLUE OVAL BEAD NECKLACE - 22". Fax.. (907) 443-2467 Proud members of IACA Ivory. or Best Offer. This item is part of Antiques - Collectibles and Firearms Auction. Lot of 10, includes five carved ivory billikens, lengths 5 in. $5.50 shipping. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique pre-ban, African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. Scrimshaw Collector 114 W. Magnolia Street Suite 400, Box 123 Bellingham, Washington 98225 . Phone: +1 (415) 331-1409. This piece is in great condition with wear commensurate with age. Kensington Maryland, 20895. Friday, May 13, 2011 | 6:00 PM Pacific Add a reminder for this event . The scrimshanders name was Frederick Myrick. Auction Date/Time: November 15, 2015. 3 carved from walrus ivory largest 2.25" 2 signed by a.kunayak. Antique Alaskan Eskimo Billiken Carving Inuit Carved Coral Whale Shark Aleutian. Vintage older item & very unique! View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Group of three carved Ivory billiken figures. massive ivory tooth billiken 7.2ozs 5" tall All of the ivory, bone, and baskets in the Gallery are made here in Alaska. Antique Late 19th Century Antarctican Primitive Figurative Sculptures. Billiken is a figure that represents good luck. $299.99 + $10.15 shipping + $10.15 shipping + $10.15 shipping. Ivory- T. Alowa: Moving Dancers On Base. Antique Ivory Colored Carved Billiken Sterling Silver Spoon Bovine? Description Additional information Background photos are 1-inch squares Effie Mona Mack Cute! I read more. See more ideas about luck charms, vintage brass locket, 14k rose gold jewelry. to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Nicely carved. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Alaskan carved Billiken necklace at the best online prices at eBay! ITEM West Coast Estates Auctions / Fine Art & Native Artifacts / Antique Ivory Billiken Ca. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Group of three carved Ivory billiken figures. COLLECTION OF ALASKAN IVORY ITEMS: To include 1) Nuguruk signed scrimshaw whales tooth pen holder, scene of Iniut fisherman in his kayak. Was: $35.00. Antique Late 19th Century Antarctican Primitive Figurative Sculptures. Free shipping for many products! Customs services and international tracking provided. View All Asian Art & Antiques; Chinese Art & Antiques (21177) Indian & South Asian Art & Antiques (301) Japanese Art & Antiques (2246) 247 Front Street. It is a very nice size, measuring 2 x1" excluding the bale and is in excellent condition. The Billiken is considered Alaska's good luck charm and first appeared around 1909. See All. Since the Billiken is their mascot, owning one or more gives them cachet [being respected or admired; prestige]. Since the Billiken is also the mascot for St. Louis University, St. Louis University High School, and both Jesuit institutions located in St. Louis, there are many alumni who could be collecting them. Soapstone. $87.77. Time left: d. h. m. s. day. Antique Vintage Carved Ivory Billiken Inuit Pendant / Necklace | Etsy Sorry, this item is sold out GildedAgeJewels (450) Antique Vintage Carved Ivory Billiken Inuit Pendant / Necklace Charm 14k Gold Bale Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads Auction Location: 78 Wild Cat Way, Bozeman, Montana, 59715, United States. Currency:CAD Category:Antiques Start Price:33.00 CAD Estimated At:168.00 - 225.00 CAD. View Full Details. It hangs from a 14" chain with swivel at the other end. Vintage Billiken 14K Gold and Ivory Charm Pendant. The billiken is one of America's favorite good-luck pieces adopted by the Alaska Eskimos as a symbol of Good-Luck and Happiness. It is a natural material and can have variations in color, imperfections and lines which are all normal. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for THE THING Model Name Plaque, Vintage Custom Resin Repro Billiken Aurora at the best online prices at eBay! EARLY INUIT ALASKAN ESKIMO YUPIK HANDMADE KAYAKER + KAYAK AUTHENTIC. Condition Rating for Arts. Vintage DIETERICH POST Co. COMPASS / DRAFTING / DRAWING TOOLS Complete. Fossil Walrus Ivory Cuff Links - Triangle. Cute! Cute! Most of these items are carved by Alaskan Natives, and aside from a few estate pieces, we know the name and village of the carver. +C $56.50 shipping. Bachelor's Degree. Buy It Hand carved replica ivory billiken, Alaskan Eskimo symbol of good luck and happiness. The Billiken was originally designed by an artist in St. Louis, but was adopted and integrated into Alaskan artwork by the mid-20th Century. $12.95 shipping. Add to cart. PERIOD: Late 19th Century. DESCRIPTION. Click to view additional online photographs. It is a natural material and can have variations in color, imperfections and lines which are all normal. The pin is hand carved of ivory adorn with scrimshaw details and has a pin attached to the back. Inuit Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board. It has 148. i have an antique/vintage all ivory mah jong set. 5'' long, x 2 1/2''. Add To Cart. Share. MASSIVE IVORY TOOTH BILLIKEN 7.2ozs 5" tall. Maggy London Woman WRAP DRESS Sz 16W Brown and Cream Pattern w matched tank top. It can only be shipped within the USA! What we offer for sale. Click to view online photographs. 99762 info@maruskiyas.com Tel.. (907) 980-9806. View sold price and similar items: Walrus ivory billiken pen holder and two small ivory carvings from Pacific Galleries on October 1, 0110 5:30 PM PDT. Whale Jewelry Trinket Box Antique Vintage Style Scrimshaw Bone Nautical Decor . Ivory- Utuqsiq, Walrus Whale Totem, Whisker, Baleen, Bone base. Gamut Plus Jewelry View Seller Profile 300 2nd Avenue #2164 Needham, MA 02494 12,948 satisfied customers. 12 watchers. Top Rated Seller. MASSIVE IVORY TOOTH BILLIKEN 7.2ozs 5" tall. Mammoth Ivory Cuff Links - Skull. browse these categories for related items Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre 1970: Item # 771672. Read more. Vintage Billiken Good Luck Cast Iron Coin Still Bank by A.C. Williams 4 Tall Opens in a new window or tab. Eric J.Phillips Antique Estate Jewelry. This piece is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age. We had numerous Billiken spottings, especially in antique and gift stores in Juneau, the State Capitol. Additional Details. is the Billiken . Older Frankoma Billkens can be found as vases or wall-pockets with hanging holes in the back, all with solid bases. Later Billiken figurines can be found with holes in the bottoms and with no crown, or with a crown on either side of its head, with or without a jewel for its belly button. Seller 100% positive Seller 100% positive. Top Rated Seller. Other pieces may be found in the Ivory and Nautical categories. browse these categories for related items Directory : Hidden : Viewable : Pre 1930: Item # 348804.