A leather and metal tonkotsu (tobacco pouch), a leather kiseruzutsu (pipe case) and a metal and wood kiseru (pipe), Japan, Meiji period, the tonkotsu decorated with the Shichifukujin on their boat, two ojime, one in glass, one in ivory, 13.5 cm (tonkotsu), 23 cm (kiseruzutsu) and 24.5 cm (kiseru) long (restoration on the ivory part)

A leather and metal tonkotsu (tobacco pouch), a leather kiseruzutsu (pipe case) and a metal and wood kiseru (pipe), Japan, Meiji period, the tonkotsu decorated with the Shichifukujin on their boat, two ojime, one in glass, one in ivory, 13.5 cm (tonkotsu), 23 cm (kiseruzutsu) and 24.5 cm (kiseru) long (restoration on the ivory part)

Leather parts :
Quite rigid
Overall wear to the surface
Some dark traces
Presence of the signature to the mount in metal of the pouch

Ivory :
Restoration to the ivory part
Many splits
Dark traces
Surface scratches

Pipe :
The gankubi moves a little
Many knocks
Some verdigris traces
a split
Overall wear to the surface
Dark traces

This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.