Thread: razor question with ivory scales

i saw a straight razor with ivory scales for sale outside the u.s. is that ok to purchase and have shipped to the u.s.it would be good to know this info for any future purchases.i researched some but really still dont know for sure.john

I believe if the razor and scales are vintage you should be OK. Wait and someone will come along with the knowledge to answer correctly.

I really don't know for sure but I believe if it is pre-ban and you can get a sales slip or other documentation It would be legal. But if it were me and i was unsure and still wanted it i would buy it and ship it home maybe.

I'd read up a bit https://www.fws.gov/international/tr...d-answers.html .

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I'd read up a bit https://www.fws.gov/international/tr...d-answers.html .

Bob

thanks for the link bobH.john

Originally Posted by ehsa

thanks for the link bobH.john

You are welcome. I don't think it is an easy straight forward answer to the question.

When I asked about that issue here I was told that the seller needs the appropriate papers to export it under the CITIES convention and the buyer needs the proper import papers under the CITIES convention to do the transaction. I believe the US, like Canada, is a party to CITIES. It could be a real can of worms to do it legally, I think.

Bob

Got a bunch of razors a while back. One was in ivory which I didn't realise when I purchased them. Got through ok. If it was a piece of ornately carved ivory would probably be a different story.

Ehh, go with the "I thought it was Bone on the old thing".

it's a matter of chance. if it's inspected by Customs they know and will seize it. The chances are they won't but if you lose you lose. Sales receipts are worthless.

thank you all for the good information concerning ivory.it is something to give thought to before ordering ivory objects. the only ivory i ever purchased was on a colt new service nickel plated revolver made in 1922.but i have wondered at some of the razors sold thru auction and some could be ivory or bone. and i can see where buyer or seller may not know for sure.thanks to everyone for the discussion.john