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  1. 03-20-2013, 08:33 PM #1
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    Question Sourcing exotic scale materials

    Hi, I'm trying to source exotic scale materials, in particular mammoth ivory.

    Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK (or that will ship to the UK) such materials in either in raw form or preferably as a blank?

    My search so far hasn't come up with much, I'm relatively new to restoring straights and have so far only used whatever I can find on eBay!
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    Most places sell pieces that are to short to use for scales, if I ever lay my hands on the guy cutting it up, grrr!
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    I have seen these guys... I haven't ordered anything yet though.. Boone Trading Company - Mammoth Ivory
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    Try here. It's closer to home.

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    In the UK I have dealt with both Highland and RobbsBits on Ebay
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    I can get mammoth in any size,BUT this stuff is not easy to work with,a great set of Gem quality mammoth scales (not the crap you see in the brownish colors) but in the blues and greens,will cost you no less than $600.00 for one set of scales.
    You want to see and buy the best of the best in mammoth? take a trip to the tucson AZ gem show,runs for a month.
    The Russians will be there as they control the world market,Bring lots of cash gold or diamonds,they do not do paypal.
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    This is a friends website,lots of fun stuff,Disclaimer: I have no connections with his buis.
    Scrimshaw, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Mammoth Ivory, Gold Jewelry
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    The Russians will be there as they control the world market,Bring lots of cash gold or diamonds,they do not do paypal.
    if you can trade for some raccoon pelts maybe you can trade the Russians for some Mammoth ... Russia used to be the worlds largest fur buyer !!
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    A link to this arrived from Nat Geo today and I thought you guys might be interested in seeing where some of this stuff comes from:

    Mammoth Tusk Hunters - Photo Gallery
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