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Re: That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed"
In Response To: That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed" on ()

its easy to tell the difference in bone or ivory..or for that matter walrus, mastodon, etc...but yes you can carve ivory....
here is a carved piece
http://cgi.ebay.com/AFRICAN-ELEPHANT-IVORY-TUSK-CARVED-HUGE-15-1oz-solid_W0QQitemZ130264148610QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10883QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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For those interested in antique Ivoru chips ...
well thats pretty harsh
Re: well thats pretty harsh
Your post is an advisory post ...
Re: Your post is an advisory post ...
No, but there are plenty of M-O-P chips ...
Re: Your post is an advisory post ...
Re: well thats pretty harsh
Re: well thats pretty harsh
here is my scrimshaw poker chip
Looks lke BONE from here. grin
It is scrimshawed BONE ....
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Re: It is scrimshawed BONE ....
Re: It is scrimshawed BONE ....
That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed" on
Re: That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed"
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
Re: That "scrimshander" may not have "scrimshawed"
Sorry to disappoint you, but.....
Re: Sorry to disappoint you, but.....
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.
Re: I emailed the seller and he said:
Though I agree with you. We (the club/hobby) do ..
Re: Though I agree with you. We (the club/hobby) d
Re: Though I agree with you. We (the club/hobby) d
I disagree
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Re: I disagree
and BTW
As I said above:
Thanks for the warning, Rich. I don't collect...

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