Ivory Hulu

[Jean]

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]

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]

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

[David]

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.

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by David

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.

Really?
I will happily accept correction, but I thought the "oatmeal" was the thing to look for with walrus ivory, and I'm not seeing that.

Honestly, if this is actually marine ivory, of what ever flavor, I'm happy.

Thanks,
Leif

[Jean]

Hello Leif,
I was already thinking about walrus ivory from your first pic and although it is not very clear I would tend to confirm it according to the "marble appearance" on the top & bottom sides of the protruding part, see my hilt (the top one) for comparison.
Regards