Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    marvinleon1972's Avatar
    marvinleon1972 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 17, 2014, 01:18 PM
    I found big slab ivory how do I sell it or what do I do with it..
    I want know where I can sell a big slab of ivory and how much it would be...
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 17, 2014, 01:21 PM
    Do you have papers to prove how old it is... sales and posession of ivory harvested since the 1989 has been banned under international law.
    tickle's Avatar
    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Jan 17, 2014, 03:59 PM
    Slab of ivory?
    joypulv's Avatar
    joypulv Posts: 21,591, Reputation: 2941
    current pert
    		  
    #4

    Jan 17, 2014, 05:03 PM
    I thought all elephant ivory no matter how old is now banned (unless you are a country), unless it's a tiny fraction of a bigger item that isn't ivory - I think 5%.
    Find people who advertise that they collect Asian antiques.

    You have to know if it's Indian elephant, African elephant, or mammoth (from the grey lines and how they curve).
    Mammoth is allowed.
    Or if it's not ivory at all, but bone.
    Ivory would not be a 'big slab.' How big?
    Put a pin into a flame til very hot and immediately put the pin into the ivory. If absolutely nothing happens, it's ivory.
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Jan 17, 2014, 05:13 PM
    There is a lot of old legal stuff around... but from what I've read you need to prove its origin... meaning proving it existed before the ban went into effect.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

How to sell real ivory [ 13 Answers ]

I have recently inherited of 2 ivory tusk carved into alligators. I am interested in selling them. I have heard that it was difficult. Is there still a market for ivory. If yes ,how would go about it? To my knowledge they have been purchased around 1960s. Thanks for any help

Can I sell ivory piano keys? [ 14 Answers ]

Our local hall have been trying to figure out the best way to dispose of an old piano which is no longer in use because it has nothing going for it when it comes to playing it. It was decided we try to sell the keys separately to make some money for the hall but no one knew whether this was legal...

Where can I sell Ivory [ 1 Answers ]

I have 2 Japanese ivory warriors/ (61/2 inches)sculpture in shadow box 2 out of a set of eight collectables. Who is selling or buying this item ? I live in Miami, Florida.

Can you sell piano key ivory? [ 5 Answers ]

I have a piano that's around 100 years old. It was not taken care of and hardly any of the keys work. I have had it worked on numerous times, but can no longer afford to repair it. There is genuine ivory on each of the keys. I have been told there is a market for the old ivory but have no idea...

Can you sell piano key ivory? [ 9 Answers ]

I have a piano that's around 100 years old. It was not taken care of and hardly any of the keys work. I have had it worked on numerous times, but can no longer afford to repair it. There is genuine ivory on each of the keys. I have been told there is a market for the old ivory but have no idea...

View more questions Search