Programme du bal III

“Programme du bal III” color scrimshaw on antique ivory dance card by David Adams. These beautiful items were used by aristocratic ladies of the Victorian era attending formal balls. The lady would inscribe the names of her admirers who wished to dance with her in order on each slate. This one is quite old with marvelous patina, probably made in England or France c.1850s.  Gave rise to the expression “Her dance card is full”. Obviously, it probably did not take too long for this beauty’s card to be full. Excellent opportunity to add something different to one’s collection.

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 of Florida. 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.