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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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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Ivory | Holder | Cigarette, Solid Gold Ferrule, 5 1/2 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Holder | Oriental Figural, Holding Crystal Ball, 7 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Incense Burner | Phoenix Figures, 19th Century, Pair | 1995 | | Ivory | Inkwell Sander | Red & Black Lines, 19th Century | 1995 | | Ivory | Letter Opener | 3-layer Handle, Mother-of-pearl Inserts | 1995 | | Ivory | Manicure Set | Velvet, Satin, Leatherette Case, France, 15 Piece | 1995 | | Ivory | Miniature | Gentleman, Mid-19th Century, Frame, 4 1/2 X 3 1/2 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Mirror | Hand, Gold Ormolu, Large Hand-painted Woman Portrait | 1995 | | Ivory | Mirror | Pocket, Scissor Action, Young Woman Painted On Ivory, 3 1/2 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Picture Frame | Inlaid Abalone, Baleen-wrapped Oval Cutout, 5 1/4 X 3 1/2 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Pipe | Tamper, Handle, Brass Base, 2 3/8 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Pipe | Tamper, Wooden, 1810s, 2 7/8 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Plaque | Hand-painted Woman, Ebonized Frame, Artist Signed, Pair | 1995 | | Ivory | Puzzle Ball | Pierced & Dragon Carved, 11 In., Pair | 1995 | | Ivory | Saber | Carved, Silver Filigree Inlay, C.1900, 2 In. X 2 Ft. | 1995 | | Ivory | Scale | Whalebone, Copper Pans, Weights, Wooden Stand, C.1850, 15 1/2 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Scene | Oriental Interior | 1995 | | Ivory | Swift | Barrel-shaped Clamp, Whalebone Ribs, 19 1/4 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Sword | Carved Samurai Scenes, Japan, 19th Century, 20 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Tusk | Gods, Climbing Among Foliage, 19th Century, India, 9 1/4 In. | 1995 | | Ivory | Vase | Double Gourd, Carved, China, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century, 11 In., Pair. | 1995 | | Ivory | Inkwell & Sander | Red & Black Lines, 19th Century | 1995 | | Ivory | Pipe | Tamper, Lady's Leg, High-heeled Shoe, Early 1800s | 1995 | | Ivory | Vase | Bottle, Women's Heads, 9 In. | 1995 |
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