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by phoyt
28 Jan 2012, 16:38
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Marshall & Rose 1935 - what kind of ivory?
Replies: 5
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Re: Marshall & Rose 1935 - what kind of ivory?

I asked a technician to look at it, and he submitted documents requested by the people who issue these permits in the US stating the age, and that the keys had not been repaired using ivory post 1970-something. He verified that they are ivory. I've had a few other people also tell me the keys are iv...
by phoyt
24 Jan 2012, 19:29
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Marshall & Rose 1935 - what kind of ivory?
Replies: 5
Views: 7190

Re: Marshall and Rose c. 1930s - what kind of ivory?

Even pre-1970-something I should be able to import it, and I also thought the precise species shouldn't matter. But I put in the application for a permit and just got a call about it today from the US dept of Fish and Wildlife. I'm pretty sure it's African Elephant, just thought I'd see if anyone ha...
by phoyt
24 Jan 2012, 17:55
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Marshall & Rose 1935 - what kind of ivory?
Replies: 5
Views: 7190

Marshall & Rose 1935 - what kind of ivory?

Hi! I recently came into possession of a Marshall and Rose baby grand manufactured in 1935. I need to import it from the US to Canada and so need to submit a CITES application. They are asking what species the ivory keys are from. I don't have physical access to the piano and the technician I sent t...