Featured Inlaid Cribbage Board Help

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kraftblue, Nov 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Not sure how old this is. Would like opinions on the material the person is made from. Could be bone, not sure.

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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Based on the arcs below the figures, I suspect the white inlays are ivory. There are striations across both the wood and the inlays, perhaps left by a saw or sanding, that obscure the diagnostic features so I can't be sure. But the arcs would be consistent with slices from across the base of an elephant tusk. And I don't see any of the typical indications of bone.
     
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  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    2many, any idea of age? Is this not sellable?
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I'm also seeing ivory rather than bone, but think there's a possibility that it is from a marine mammal rather than elephant.
     
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Unsellable where I live - no ivory, period.
     
  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Perhaps one of the furniture people might be able to suggest a date based on the style of the woodwork. Restrictions on selling would depend on the laws where you are located, and if you can adequately prove a date before any applicable protective legislation.
     
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  7. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you everyone. Seems all the fun looking stuff is bad. :( 2many I will go ask, thanks.
     
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