Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
Not to worry, HW! It is ivory. The crack at the front side wedge runs with the curved grain and Schreger lines are seen on the obverse scale. I think this will prove to be a very old Heljie, into or close to the 1800's. Looking at the tang stamp and the more square design.
Patina like that should be sponged off and Renwaxed! Nice!
I like you Tom!!