Ivory Hulu

Rafngard · 7th October 2021, 05:41 PM

Here's my three. Two of elephant ivory, and one that I believe is a whale tooth.

Amusingly, the one of the left, which shows clear Schreger lines, came from a legitimate gallery, with a certificate of authenticity saying it was marine ivory. Like has been said before, "a certificate of authenticity is definitely a piece of paper."

Have fun,
Leif

Jean · 8th October 2021, 08:51 AM

Hello Leif,
Please show us pics of the hilt on the left viewed from the front and the left sides.
Regards

Rafngard · 8th October 2021, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Please show us pics of the hilt on the left viewed from the front and the left sides.

I'll take a few more pics tonight.

i should be clear, the Schreger lines aren't clear in this pic.

Thanks,
Leif

Jean · 8th October 2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

I'll take a few more pics tonight.

i should be clear, the Schreger lines aren't clear in this pic.

Thanks,
Leif

Yes, this is why Willem and I are asking, the gallery owner may be correct after all...
Thank you

Rafngard · 8th October 2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Yes, this is why Willem and I are asking, the gallery owner may be correct after all...
Thank you

I just checked the certificate. It actually reads "Walrus Ivory"
Here's some better pics.

Rick · 9th October 2021, 01:45 AM

It surely looks old; I can't see any of the dentine core though.

David · 9th October 2021, 03:08 AM

Rafngard, i don't see anything i would call Schreger lines on this hilt. It has some interesting crack, but that is not what Schreger lines look like. Might be different in hand, but based on the photos i could accept it as walrus.

asomotif · 8th October 2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

Amusingly, the one of the left, which shows clear Schreger lines, came from a legitimate gallery, with a certificate of authenticity saying it was marine ivory.

I see cracks , but are these Schreger lines ?

Additional pictures would be nice.

Best regards,
Willem

7th October 2021, 05:41 PM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Here's my three. Two of elephant ivory, and one that I believe is a whale tooth. Amusingly, the one of the left, which shows clear Schreger lines, came from a legitimate gallery, with a certificate of authenticity saying it was marine ivory. Like has been said before, "a certificate of authenticity is definitely a piece of paper." Have fun, Leif Attached Images

8th October 2021, 08:51 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Leif, Please show us pics of the hilt on the left viewed from the front and the left sides. Regards

9th October 2021, 01:45 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	It surely looks old; I can't see any of the dentine core though.

9th October 2021, 03:08 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Rafngard, i don't see anything i would call Schreger lines on this hilt. It has some interesting crack, but that is not what Schreger lines look like. Might be different in hand, but based on the photos i could accept it as walrus.