Camel bone handle?

[AG2012]

Art Deco teapot, Stower & Wragg Ltd, Sheffield.
Thought I have heard of everything but not this; teapot handle made of camel bone!
Is there such a thing?

[JLDoggett]

Of course camels have bones. However without a DNA report, proving that is camel bone would be difficult.

[dognose]

I've never seen camel bone used as a teapot handle before, but I see no reason why it should not be made of such a material. Apparently it is a popular choice for the manufacture of handles for hunting knifes etc., it being very dense, strong, and capable of being dyed.

Trev.

[AG2012]

Thanks a lot; I was aware bones are used for all sorts of carving, etc. but have not seen it in teapots, though.
JLDoggett: can you see a small chip top left? The sample is taken to the lab for DNA testing :-)