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  • Ivory question

    My husband recently found one of his late mother's jewellery boxes and presented me with a bracelet. I had originally thought it was made of Mother of Pearl, but Hubby has had a look and has more than a little suspicion that it is in fact ivory.

    My question is, is this legal?

    Whilst I don't want to be without such a precious heirloom, I don't want to break the law!

    Thanks

    Callie
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    "If you ever feel alone, remember, I am just the other side of the rainbow, or just south of the North Star. Whichever is closer." - A.J Murphy. 17/3/1974 - 16/03/1997 (RIP babe <3)
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  • #2
    Yes it is legal. Old Ivory is fine.

    http://www.wheretosell.co.uk/selling...ivory-auction/

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    • #3
      This was mentioned on the radio the other day, I'm in no way suggesting this is what you are doing, but the latest trick is to try to pass off new ivory as old ivory making it legal to sell. I think they suggested to seek out a professional in the field & get provenance on the item, it may help in the future & you have proof you are not breaking any laws, if may help in the future if you pass it on to your offspring (if you have any)
      Sorry i'm just thinking out loud, it might be irrelevant, I am not employed in anyway in the legal profession, please ensure you research any advice I give before using it I have been known to be wrong on multiple occasions.

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      • #4
        You will need to do some more research:
        https://www.ifaw.org/united-kingdom/...tions-answered

        Plus with new rules possibly coming in all ivory sales could be illegal
        https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a8285511.html

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        • #5
          wonderful, thanks guys

          As long as I can keep it that is literally all I worry about. It is such an honor to have something that means to much to him. We think it was a wedding present (1920s ish) or it was a 50th wedding anniversary gift (1970s ish).

          I will check if I can pass it on to my daughter, who probs won't wear it but it will mean a lot to her to have Granny's bracelet!
          PLEASE NOTE: I work irregular hours including nights and sleep in shifts. If I have not responded in 48 hours, please ask an admin to Messenger me!

          "If you ever feel alone, remember, I am just the other side of the rainbow, or just south of the North Star. Whichever is closer." - A.J Murphy. 17/3/1974 - 16/03/1997 (RIP babe <3)

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