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

    Apr 24, 2014, 09:52 AM
    Selling Carved Ivory Tusk
    HI,
    I have two ivory elephant tuck. I have had them for over 40 years. I am fairly sure they are pure ivory due to a jewelry dealer check them out for me years ago. He want to sent the off but, I would let them out of my site. They are hand craved with oriental design on them both. Although one of them has broken in half it still is pure yellow through out it. They are around 15" tall and 3" round at the bottom. I was wanted to know if I can sell them and who you might know that buys ivory.

    Sincerely,
    Thelmab
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Apr 24, 2014, 09:55 AM
    DO you have papers on their providence... if you don't you can't legally sell them in most of the world
    Cat1864's Avatar
    Cat1864 Posts: 8,007, Reputation: 3687
    Marriage Expert
    		  
    #3

    Apr 24, 2014, 10:13 AM
    You need to find out if the Ivory is from an Asian or African Elephant. The Federal laws vary depending on the species. This announcement from the US Department of the Interior gives more information: Interior Announces Ban on Commercial Trade of Ivory as Part of Overall Effort to Combat Poaching, Wildlife Trafficking

    You will also need to check with state laws and local laws. Some states have stricter laws governing the sale of Ivory. In fact, some like California ban it.
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!

Selling a piano with ivory keys [ 1 Answers ]

We have an old piano in good condition with ivory keys. It's sohmer & Co.baby grand piano from 1936. We inheritedn from grandparents, now the kids don't want toplay it anymore. It's taking up sapce and we want to sell it. The ivory keys are in very good condition, slight yellow with few chips...

I am selling a ivory key piano and don't know where to start? [ 2 Answers ]

It's a 100 year old piano I have picks but you must email me at >Removed< to view the piano and see what you think

I'm selling antique ivory piano keys and am wondering if anyone would like to purchase [ 3 Answers ]

Trying to sell antique ivory piano keys from 1905?

Antique carved table [ 14 Answers ]

I recently purchased a table and 4 chairs that store under the table with matching carvings top is carved with glass top.. If anyone could tell me anything about the table That would be great thanks Allen email is

View more questions Search