As antiques and collectibles are subject in selling price to different areas across the country.( Larger Metropolitan Areas bring higher prices then Smaller Cities. If you are thinking of selling, I would check with your local Antique Shops in the area to see what yours or one like it would sell for or has sold for. These will typically sell higher in an Antique Shop or Private sale compared to an auction. The Genuine Ivory Domino Sets have a current estimated value on the secondary retail market for an average of $150.00-175.00, depending on the condition and where they are for sale at. The smell is less (or hardly at all) and is different than that of burning tooth. Now, bone is also resistant to heat, but not as much as ivory. If it smells like burning plastic, it IS. It smells like burning tooth (because it IS). If it is real ivory, it will have that unmistakable smell of the dentist's office when you had that root canal (stomach turning). smell the "smoke" that comes of the test as you are poking it. If it is a resin, it will enter the item and produce a little crater around the hole. If it is real ivory, it will NOT penetrate and only leave a tiny tiny mark.
Poke the item somewhere that it will not show too bad. Take a pin, large needle, or better yet a large straightened out safety pin, and heat the tip RED-HOT. Because true ivory is virtually impenetrable with heat, this is a good test and will not damage the item if it is "real". This method is used by beginners and experts alike. The best way to know is to do the test, The tried and true method to test ivory is the famous "hot pin test". Hi my name is Glenda, Thank you for choosing us for your Appraisal needs.
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