My second gunong...

russel · 14th April 2014, 08:21 PM

Hi Detlef, the seller doesn't know what the handle material is. I doubt it is bone. I suspect it is Tridacna.

DaveA · 25th October 2014, 01:28 PM

I had my eye on that one too, but I held off on the suspicion that it might be ivory. With a few exceptions for well-documented antiques, it is illegal to own, purchase or transfer elephant ivory in the US. I didn't want to take the chance of this one getting intercepted at the border. Glad you have it safely tucked away!

Best Regards,

Dave A.

25th October 2014, 01:28 PM	#2
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 424	Very nice! I had my eye on that one too, but I held off on the suspicion that it might be ivory. With a few exceptions for well-documented antiques, it is illegal to own, purchase or transfer elephant ivory in the US. I didn't want to take the chance of this one getting intercepted at the border. Glad you have it safely tucked away! Best Regards, Dave A.

14th April 2014, 08:21 PM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Hi Detlef, the seller doesn't know what the handle material is. I doubt it is bone. I suspect it is Tridacna.