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Ivory chess set from India 1946 by returning vet fromWWII. CanI sell without problems re CITES?

Gift from my uncle who served in India to my father.No ducumentation


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Older pieces of ivory that are already in the states have no problem being sold. The problem arises if you are caught importing illegal ivory. Since the piece is older and you have had it in your possession for a while you should have no problem.