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This early Jaques Ivory Staunton set, can be safely described as a scarce one, 8.5 cms king.
Sadly we now have a ban on selling Ivory at present. No matter, as the very idea of selling this treasure ,
Is like a horror story no chance !!!!!
At the very recent Oxford C C I meeting , professor Alan Fersht, kindly did a talk on the current Ivory ban ,
& Confirmed that some selected sets may quality for an exemption , of this ban. Thus easing the existing
Pain on collectors , thus offering hope, for collectors of very scarce, & for important historic sets.
Collectors who own very well known Ivory sets or not rare, should exercise restraint if considering, applying
For an exemption certificate , as the cost is considerable, but failure can result in a financial loss , with
A double hit, as the fee is not refunded,& the set is unsellable ” O U C H”




Glad you still have the set Guy, beautiful.
Hello Guy
I hope this enquiry finds you well.
I was just admiring your Morphy set (not for the first time) and having read your article I would be keen to ask what you consider or perhaps know to be scarce or historically important ivory sets, surely the Morphy pieces you hold fall into that category? I would be interested to hear your views. Kind regards and all the best Simon.