Dear Emerson,
Good thought. Very good thought. The mother of pearl inlays are likely
to be put on with some animal glue and they will need an expert to avoid
damage. I believe in every man to his trade so I shall seek an old antique
person*.
Uncle Dick
* No, that wasn't a sly dig at Clive. He is not all that old and besides, a
lot of people knew Noah before the flood, so it is no big deal....