help dating sealskin cape
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Rue_de_la_Paix
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HI,
I cannot help with the authenticity of the fur being seal, but the style looks very much early to mid 1930's. Selling seal is tricky, I don't know the rules but I know there are limitations in trading.
I cannot help with the authenticity of the fur being seal, but the style looks very much early to mid 1930's. Selling seal is tricky, I don't know the rules but I know there are limitations in trading.
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MissRita
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This looks 30s to me. Ewing & Son was particularly prominent in the first half of the 20 century, royalty always visited when touring the east coast. The problem with seal is it can't be exported out of Canada regardless of age and most countries have banned it altogether. Ebay forbids listing sealskin and the USFW hands out fines and even prison time in extreme cases.
I agree with 30s on this one and do be careful...I believe you are in Canada, you could offer it within Canada only.
laurenm
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Wow, I had no idea. Would never want to be doing anything unethical or immoral. I know seal hunting bans have been very controversial here in Canada....I guess you have to figure out where you stand on selling 'vintage' fur and leather and I've felt that the animal shouldn't have lost it's life in vain, but haven't really worked out what I'm comfortable with as of yet.
I wonder if I could donate it somewhere?
I wonder if I could donate it somewhere?
There are ethical issues with any animal product, and I think everyone has to decide for themselves what they are comfortable with - I know how you feel, I'm not quite sure where I stand either.
But there are legal issues with animals that are now endangered species, such as seals. As far as I understand it, trade in endangered animals skins is subject to different regulations in different countries. Some products simply cannot be sold at all, some can only be sold within country or state lines, some need certification of some kind. It depends where you are, and where you are selling to, and what the item is, and in some cases how old it is.
You might want to look up CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), as well as your own country's regulations.
But there are legal issues with animals that are now endangered species, such as seals. As far as I understand it, trade in endangered animals skins is subject to different regulations in different countries. Some products simply cannot be sold at all, some can only be sold within country or state lines, some need certification of some kind. It depends where you are, and where you are selling to, and what the item is, and in some cases how old it is.
You might want to look up CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), as well as your own country's regulations.
laurenm
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Hi Again,
Still contemplating all of this. Harp seals are definitely not threatened or endangered here in North America. There are 4 species in the U.S. that are endangered or threatened. I totally understand why there are certain animals/plants that are so vulnerable that we need to ban all associated trade as there are ways to 'pass off' newly acquired products as old/vintage/pre-endangered products. Very important and intersting issue that has been brought up to me with this cape.
Still contemplating all of this. Harp seals are definitely not threatened or endangered here in North America. There are 4 species in the U.S. that are endangered or threatened. I totally understand why there are certain animals/plants that are so vulnerable that we need to ban all associated trade as there are ways to 'pass off' newly acquired products as old/vintage/pre-endangered products. Very important and intersting issue that has been brought up to me with this cape.