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			I do not think the grip is actually of ivory, it is most probably staghorn or bone instead. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	I have often seen excavated bone grips turned green, mostly from copper oxidation (verdigris); maybe the iron sleeve at the base of the grip is copper or brass brazed. Michael  | 
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