Estate sale find,, Ivory

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Charlie D

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I picked up all this ivory today at a estate sale, I thought it could be used in a cue.I have no idea what a fair value would be. Can anybody give me a fair value on this ivory? Please pm with a value, or give opinions on the ivory... thanks for your time.....Charlie D 004.jpg

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You may have a hundred or two dollars worth of ivory, but that piece put together might be worth a lot more to a antique collector. That would be a super nice boat if assembled. I would not waste that on cue ivory.
 
Chris speaks truth.
That ivory has no place in a cue and it's not just
that I'm dead-set against the use of ivory in cue building.
My position is that you want to 'convert' another man's art.
At this point in time, that ivory will never serve a better use
than what it's already doing.
You wanted opinions, that's mine.
KJ
 
cueman said:
You may have a hundred or two dollars worth of ivory, but that piece put together might be worth a lot more to a antique collector. That would be a super nice boat if assembled. I would not waste that on cue ivory.
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I agree. It would have a very limited value in cue ivory compared to the art form it creates put back together. If you needed cue ivory, you might do better doing a trade with Dave Warther.

Sherm
 
cuesmith said:
I agree. It would have a very limited value in cue ivory compared to the art form it creates put back together. If you needed cue ivory, you might do better doing a trade with Dave Warther.

Sherm
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Yes, a very good idea. Those pieces are very intricate and show the amount of time invested, and are very deserving of being shown in the original form that the maker envisioned, IMO.
 
cuesmith said:
...f you needed cue ivory, you might do better doing a trade with Dave Warther.

Sherm
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Wonderful idea! Mr. Warther should be able to give you a rough value and advise you on if he would be a buyer or trader.

Kelly
 
Thanks all for your input. Especially Chris and KJ. A little history on the ship. The ship was owned by a retired art gallery owner( still alive). He had asked his sister to remove all the art out of his basement. What ever she sold she could keep the proceeds. I assume that the owner didnt see any value of the ship. There appears to be parts from 3 different ship, A photo was enclosed of another ship.
I am not a cuemaker. After seeing the condition of the ship, I thought of cues. I realize the time and craftsmenship of the artist who did the ship.
But I have none of the talent, inclination nor time to do the piece justice.
The price I paid for the piece, there is not a cuemaker who would of not bought it. (except cuemakers such as KJ)
Thanks all for your time and input... Sincerly Charlie D
PS. Mr Warther does not buy carved ivory.
 
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The ivory ship was bought by a ivory restoration specialist. Once again thanks for the opinions. Charlie D
 
cueman said:
You may have a hundred or two dollars worth of ivory, but that piece put together might be worth a lot more to a antique collector. That would be a super nice boat if assembled. I would not waste that on cue ivory.
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+1, and then some.

Dale
 
Very Cool, carefully clean, reassemble in it's correct and proper order, contact a knowledgeable pro, instate a reserve, sell on consignment, best wishes (you already have luck) :smile:
 
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i'm sure that there would at least be a hobbyist perhaps interested in oriental art/boats whom would love the challenge.
 
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