Carved Ivory Seagull Pin / Brooch hand-painted figures a student of Michael Cardew

a student of Michael Cardew

I believe they date between the mid-1930s and mid-40s

is beautifully executed in a variety of shades and textures of cream

These are minor and I think add to their charm and character

or just add a pop of cuteness here and there

Carved Ivory Seagull Pin / Brooch hand-painted figures a student of Michael CardewDespite their seashore ubiquity wherever food might be found, I do believe seagulls are very beautiful and graceful birds! Vintage and carved of walrus ivory I believe, this pin captures the sense of soaring pretty nicely I think or, worn in the other direction, plunging! I am not sure where this pin was made; possibly Inuit but unsigned and I'm not entirely sure. I realized after photographing it (at 2x magnification) that the recesses between