Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: trappingthomas]
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02/28/19 08:03 AM
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Pete in Frbks
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Any chance a lower 48 state dweller can buy this! Seriously can we bid and receive? I do not see why you could not have an "agent" bid for you. We do that when we are auctioning off hides and antlers at the Fur Auction. You might want to stay on the phone with that person during the bidding. It can get a little "fast and furious." Just putting in a single bid ahead of time could leave you a tad frustrated when the actual live (and occasionally inebriated....) in-person bidders got wound up at the Fling! I assume that you are aware that these pieces bring in a LOT of money each year. A single bid of only $2000-3000 might not win. Pete
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 03:35 PM
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That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away.
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: 1crazytrapper]
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02/28/19 03:37 PM
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That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away. The complete chain took over three days.
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 05:37 PM
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1crazytrapper
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unreal thanks for sharing. The amount of tedious work that went into that is amazing. How many walrus tusks for the whole project? Absolutely fantastic!
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: wissmiss]
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02/28/19 05:45 PM
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[quote=wissmiss]That chain is a rather basic chain. I think next year you need a chain that is a bit more complex. Like a B&L chain. Just something to think about.[/quot Actually I think the curvature of the victor chain would be much harder to carve than the strait lines of the old b@l chain. I am by no means an expert artisan like 114 is though.
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 06:56 PM
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You can tell that he is truly a master artist. Just look at all the clutter in the background of them pics!
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 07:07 PM
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All pre MMPA ivory. No problems depending on state law. If you live in California you are SOL! great work as always, still remember seeing a couple for real.Pictures look good but fall a bit short of the reality I believe that last sentence quoted to be true regardless of circumstances.
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 07:07 PM
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap
[Re: newhouse114]
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02/28/19 07:38 PM
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VERY nice! Awesome piece of work!
I trap for fun. I skin 'em for the money! Grinners For Life-Lifetime Member, MO Chapter, Den #1 ~You Grin, You're In~
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