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well thats pretty harsh

he doesnt call them antique....and I wouldnt call them junk...its simply ivory scrimshaw...elephant ivory imported before the ban.. just like he says

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For those interested in antique Ivoru chips ...
well thats pretty harsh
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Your post is an advisory post ...
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No, but there are plenty of M-O-P chips ...
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here is my scrimshaw poker chip
Looks lke BONE from here. grin
It is scrimshawed BONE ....
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That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed" on
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I refer to the process on Ivory Gambling Chips ...
John, is that a MOP? are they delicate?
Yes. Most delicate... and the rush w/ finding them
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Sorry to disappoint you, but.....
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Re: Sorry to disappoint you, but.....
(1) Agree with Rich; (2) Solution: slab 'em sad
elephant ivory is
I am going to "COOK" a Pot Roast tomorrow, but ...
I emailed the seller and he said:
Ask him when they were scrimshawed/carved.
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Though I agree with you. We (the club/hobby) do ..
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I disagree
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and BTW
As I said above:
Thanks for the warning, Rich. I don't collect...

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