So how do you guys tell if it's real ivory? I have a few that iv wondered. This is a Mero he did and its awesome but always wondered. Does anybody know? :turkey2:
Kinda white to be natural, but you could just ask the fella who made it...
You can tell real ivory using a powerful loupe or a microscope. There are distinctive crosshatch patterns. These patterns can also dictate modern elephants from mammoth ivory. There is a name for the pattern which I forget. I used to know all this stuff when I dealt with artifacts. I think a blacklight will tell you also but I don't remember the criteria.
I doubt Mr. Mero would lie to you
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Oh I know he wouldnt! I have 3 from him and they are all amazing. I used this as an example I got this in a trade a few yrs back I think.
I vaguely remember making that one. I'm pretty sure it is the real deal. If you were to give me the date on the inside of the barrel, I could narrow it down. I have records of everything I've ever sold.
I will message you that info Mr Mero, i appreciate it!
Real ivory has grain in it like wood does