DISCLAIMER-PLEASE NOTE:THIS ITEM CONTAINS PRE-BAN AFRICAN IVORY THAT IS BEING SOLD IN ACCORDANCE WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF EBAY'S POLICIES REGARDING SUCH SALES. FOR SHIPMENT AND SALE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ONLY!!!
NOTE: Ebay is BANNING THE SALE OF ALL IVORY BEGINNING JAN 1ST!!-- THIS IS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE IT HERE, SO DON'T MISS OUT!!! THIS AUCTION IS FOR AN ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE!! Antique PRE-BAN AFRICAN Elephant IVORY FISH Statue!! Super Ivory Cross-hatch Graining!! Old Fish that has some of his tail missing and the two fins underneath are chiped. This Fish Would be great for jewelry Making. His Tail can be sanded down and will look Fabulous. Has a lighter patina on one side. This is a large fish that measures 3 1/3" Long & 1" Tall. --and don't forget, since the ban on new ivories over 25 years ago, Ivory is a non-replenisable material, so what currently exists is all there is--and is exactly why vintage and antique Ivory is so valuable today!! Be sure and put me on your "Favorite Sellers" list & check in every week!! Take a look at my e-bay store for more Antique Ivory items!! Shipping and sale within the UNITED STATES ONLY. FREE SHIPPING!! Three day Auction!!
Elephant Ivory is probably the most commonly used ivory in jewelry, both costume and fine. Its most distinctive feature, if it can be found, is crosshatching. A bangle bracelet for example will usually show crosshatching on at least two small sections, however, many pieces of elephant Ivory will not show any crosshatching because of the angle of the cut through the material, though you should be able to find some grain lines.
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