Ivory Egg Carving

“Ivory Egg Carving” intricate carving on pre-ban African Ivory created by talented unknown carver, although it is signed on bottom in Chinese lettering. This was probably carved in China some 50 to 80 years ago, judging from the patina of the ivory. The detail inside the egg is astounding. This was a first class craftsman. You won’t see many of this quality around anymore since Cites passed in 1973. From the. collection on one of our clients who is no longer with us.

Notice:

This scrimshaw is done on pre-ban African ivory. Since the passage of the CITIES Treaty in 1973, there has been no African ivory brought into the U.S. However, ivory that was in the U.S. prior to 1973 can be legally sold and shipped within the U.S. However, new legislation taking effect in 2016 restricts pre-ban African Ivory from being shipped interstate. It can only legally be shipped intrastate, (within the state). All of our pre-ban ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state ofFlorida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with the new Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.