New Ivory keytops source.

[Richard Moody]

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http://www.ivorybuyer.com/sales/pianokeys.htm

In case you want to know if they really mean keytops, or if they
sell individual heads or partial sets, or what 60/1000 means, the
email is
info@ivoryseller.com

I am waiting for UN sanctioned selling of ivory collected legally
from  such sources as confiscation from poachers, by rangers
of dead or thinning of herds where the elephant is making a come
back.    According to Public Radio, countries with such ivory
stock are begging the UN to allow authorized sales and using the
proceeds to fund their efforts of combat poaching, and
preservation of the species.  The amount is several tons per
country.   I was thinking of offering  $1.00 per used ivory head,
but looks like I might have to up that to $5.00  for good and
$2.00 for chipped. I have been getting jobs restoring
      ---ric




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New Ivory Piano Keys

 The David Warther Museum is offering ivory piano keys to piano
restorers here in the United States.

All keys are cut from legal pre-ban elephant ivory in our workshop
and are sold strictly within the United States. We cut the keys in
the traditional flat-grain pattern to insure the quality and
stability of the keys. A set of keys is always cut from the same
tusk to insure an excellent color and grain match.

Piano key prices are as follows:
60/1000 thick heads and tails $800.00 per set
60/1000 thick one piece $1100.00 per set

Ordinarily we are able to ship the keys within seven days after
receiving your order.

An Affidavit of Origin accompanies each set of keytops so your
customer will have a knowledge of the legal standing of the
keytops.

Add $75.00 for bleaching.

All pre-ban elephant ivory must be sold to U.S. customers only -
no exceptions. It is illegal to transport to a foreign country.



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