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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 4, 2008 17:51:57 GMT -5
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Post by Goblin, esq. on Mar 5, 2008 12:53:06 GMT -5
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 5, 2008 13:04:12 GMT -5
You don't think that is real ivory, do you?
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Post by The Major on Mar 5, 2008 13:07:04 GMT -5
Yes indeed! Maybe a bit pricey to hand out as gift trinkets, but any lady wanting a dance card, this would make a very authentic one. I used to have one of these from Townsend and it was fairly good, at least until I lost it on a battlefield and could not find it. |
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maudelynn
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Post by maudelynn on Mar 5, 2008 13:08:22 GMT -5
You don't think that is real ivory, do you? Oh NO! Real Ivory is illegal now. |
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Post by The Major on Mar 5, 2008 13:15:31 GMT -5
You don't think that is real ivory, do you? Oh NO! Real Ivory is illegal now. The importation of real ivory is illegal. But not the possession or reuse of already possessed ivory. (Otherwise there would have to be an underground organization to save pianos  ) I don't know if the Jas. Townsend item has real ivory or not, but I would think not due to expense. But then, look at the price! Quite often micarta is substituted for ivory because it looks like ivory and even patinas similar to it. I have a couple flintlock rifles with micarta hardware and inlay, and it really looks good. Respectfully modified because, like a bone head, on accident I entered post before I was done typing.  |
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 5, 2008 13:21:08 GMT -5
Oh NO! Real Ivory is illegal now. The importation of real ivory is illegal. But not the possession or reuse of already possossed ivory. (Otherwise there would have to be an underground organization to save pianos ) Is JAS reclaiming old Piano keys for those books or is is old deadstock? |
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Post by maudelynn on Mar 5, 2008 13:24:19 GMT -5
The importation of real ivory is illegal. But not the possession or reuse of already possossed ivory. (Otherwise there would have to be an underground organization to save pianos ) Is JAS reclaiming old Piano keys for those books or is is old deadstock? I meant new ivory  And I also cannot imagine JATS using the real thing, the cost would be prohibitive. Sometimes, bone is substituted, best ask I suppose |
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Post by The Major on Mar 5, 2008 13:25:29 GMT -5
The importation of real ivory is illegal. But not the possession or reuse of already possossed ivory. (Otherwise there would have to be an underground organization to save pianos ) Is JAS reclaiming old Piano keys for those books or is is old deadstock? I don't know. It's possible. I know a couple gunsmiths who salvage old pianos for the keys to use as inlay on rifles. But they also salvage other parts, pieces and wood from them also. I suppose if someone were interested, Townsend would be glad to tell if someone called and asked. They're usually pretty good about those things. |
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Post by The Major on Mar 5, 2008 13:27:08 GMT -5
Is JAS reclaiming old Piano keys for those books or is is old deadstock? I meant new ivory And I also cannot imagine JATS using the real thing, the cost would be prohibitive. Sometimes, bone is substituted, best ask I suppose Yes, I would suggest asking as well. Bone is sometimes used as a substitute, and micarta as I described in my previously modifed post is quite often used as well. |
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Post by Goblin, esq. on Mar 5, 2008 14:14:10 GMT -5
You don't think that is real ivory, do you? Oh NO! Real Ivory is illegal now. I believe there is a small amount of legal trade in mammoth ivory, and some in walrus ivory, too. (Although wikipedia says that the latter is "somewhat restricted by the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species", which might mean restricted to First Nations/Native Americans.) |
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Post by Val on Mar 6, 2008 12:12:22 GMT -5
I love this hair comb. I'm tempted to try & make one. Someday. It does look like something that could be reproduced. Gilded Comb tinyurl.com/32lxhc*Do you know how hard it is to type with an 18 lb cat on your lap?* |
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 6, 2008 12:22:37 GMT -5
You should be well-accustomed to having 18# cats on your lap, Val.... it should be a given -- usually about .7 seconds before your butt touches the seat; right? And when they're not on your lap when you're typing, they're lying on your sewing project, or your open book, or newspaper, or in front of the vaccum cleaner, or where ever else they are certain to be a giant furry speedbump in your day. Gotta love 'em. You just have to develop the skills to work around 18# cats. Psst... Hint from a former manager of a vet-clinic Hills Prescription Diet R/DOh and yes, that comb is indeed wholly doable. |
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 6, 2008 12:26:18 GMT -5
I need to find a pair of repro-but more authentic specs. My D&G cheapo Lenscrafter glasses are probably not ideal. |
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Post by The Major on Mar 6, 2008 13:19:28 GMT -5
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 6, 2008 13:48:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I just spent some time poking around sites just after I posted that here. I think it's a shame to take perfectly good lenses out of vintage frames, but Townsend does have a nice repro pair for considerably little money... so I might go that route. I also found a good source of stockings for my husband while I was there. I've basketed it for when I have a few dollars to spare. |
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen