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Originally Posted by gmborkovic
How about this solution to grip removal. Only a suggestion for consideration. Soak the grip in vegetable oil? Dont jump on me, Im old and sensitive. I saw the oil trick once on MOPs.
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I wouldn't. While the Smithsonian's site doesn't specifically talk about soaking ivory in any sort of oil, I would think that the possible interactions between the oil and the ivory could be deleterious. I think it's fair to assume that exposing ivory to any liquid would put it at risk.
Here's their page on ivory conservation.
https://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn...are/ivory.html
They also provide a link to the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. Their "Find a Conservator" link would be a good place for the OP to start.
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Mike