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Ivory from the tusk of an elephant is thought by many to be the only true ivory. To most collectors, the term ivory also includes such natural materials as walrus, hippopotamus, or whale teeth or tusks, and some of the vegetable materials that are of similar texture and density. Other ivory items may be found in the Scrimshaw and Netsuke categories. Collectors should be aware of the recent laws limiting the buying and selling of elephant ivory and scrimshaw. Elephants are an endangered species, and their tusks can no longer be used to make new jewelry or carvings.
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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Ivory | Knife | Library, Silver Mounted, c.1903, 10 3/4 & 20 1/2 In., 2 Piece | 2011 | | | Ivory | Ladle | Walrus Ivory, Turned Handle, 2 Parts, Screw Joined, c.1860, 12 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Letter Opener | Mother-Of-Pearl Flowers, Inlay, Hand Painted, 8 3/8 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Mirror | Dieppe Carved, Lions, Cherubs, Shields, Crest, Oval, M.S. Dinys, c.1895, 20 x 22 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Mystery Ball | Carved, Sphere Above Rhinoceros, Curling Smoke, 22 Pierced Layers, c.1925, 13 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Mystery Ball | Figural Garden Scene, Carved Ball Over Pedestal, 14 Layers, Finial, c.1910, 13 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Plaque | Wood, 3 Strolling Chinese Women, Black & Gilt Frame, 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Playing Card Press | Hand Carved, c.1800, 6 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tankard | Elephant, Tigers, Silver Mounts, Art Deco, German Touchmarks, c.1920, 9 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tankard | Soldiers, Priest, Cross, Treasures, Soldier On Horseback Finial, Footed, c.1850, 14 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tankard | Soldiers, Sabine Women, Silver Mounts, Germany, c.1885, 1/2 Liter, 8 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Allover Carving, Asian Warrior Scenes, 11 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Carved Bone, Chinese, 36 x 6 1/2 In., Pair | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Carved Serpents, Painted Cartouches, Figure, Trees, 11 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Float, Wavy Sea Gourd Boat, 4 Female Musicians, Wood Stand, 1800s, 20 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Goddess, Man With Lute, Incised Characters On Foot, Base, Wood Stand, Asia, 6 1/2 x 28 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Tusk | Men On Horseback Under Pine Tree, Carved, Qing Dynasty, Chinese, 27 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Vase | Warriors, Chinese, Lid, 27 In., Pair | 2011 | | | Ivory | Wrist Rest | Scenic, Flowers, Plants, Woman, Children, Cutting Leaves, 5 5/8 x 2 In. | 2011 | | | Ivory | Wrist Rest | Tusk, Scholar, Maidens, Garden Terrace, Carved, Curved, Chinese, Late 1800s, 6 1/4 In. | 2011 |  | Ivory | Figurine | Doctor's Doll,Woman,Nude,Wood Stand,Chinese,c.1900,6 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Ivory | Jewelry Box | Watch Tower,Walrus,Scrolling,Hinged Door,c.1847,Russia,10 x 6 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Ivory | Urn | Carved,Dragons,Flowers,Paneled,Oriental Messages,Octagonal,9 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Ivory | Figurine | Fisherman, Fish, Crabs, Carved, 19th Century, 9 In., Illustrated | 2010 |  | Ivory | Figurine | Man, 2 Sticks Attached To Rope, 2-Character Mark, Japan, 1890s, 4 1/2 In., Illustrated | 2010 |
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