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Originally Posted by Carruthers
Carved out of ivory?
Occasionally, similarly carved ivory objects turn up on the Antiques Roadshow which explains my line of thought.
Probably missed by a country mile. 
ETA If I'm allowed a second go, I'll say it's coral. |
I'd say that coral might be close enough but those little critters have got to be chalk or some other powdery fossilised rock. No?