Yes, the animal is dead, and has been for a long time; however, using ivory for anything is risking making
it fashionable. Once it is fashionable, more animal will die. I understand Marco Lang's position; using novel materials can be a selling point, and adds to the unique nature of the piece. I think Marco's watches
are unique enough without needing to introduce ivory. Marco's workmanship is outstanding, I would love
to own one of Marco's timepieces unfortunately, Time, the commodity Marco is quantifying is something
many species do not have.
Yes, the animal is dead, and has been for a long time; however, using ivory for anything is risking making
it fashionable. Once it is fashionable, more animal will die. I understand Marco Lang's position; using novel materials can be a selling point, and adds to the unique nature of the piece. I think Marco's watches
are unique enough without needing to introduce ivory. Marco's workmanship is outstanding, I would love
to own one of Marco's timepieces unfortunately, Time, the commodity Marco is quantifying is something
many species do not have.
Yours (with admiration), Ken Spear.