Box, Need help, maybe bone or ivory?? from thrift store

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Posted 11 years ago

toracat
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Hello, This was very cheap, It passed hot pin test, so not resin or plastic, maybe from India, China, or?? The flowers are a clue, maybe? Brass lining inside, seems old and well made with all pieces fitting together. I think it was painted with flowers and then a coating put on top maybe to preserve? Any help appreciated!! Don

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AmberRose, 11 years ago
India for sure...bone or plastic they are made both ways
Hiya! Good?
toracat, 11 years ago
Thanks! Not plastic, as red hot needle does not penetrate! Now please make a good joke from this post! haha
LOUMANAL, 11 years ago
Looks like Shells of some kind! RER
sarahoff, 11 years ago
I think ivory is banded like wood grain, while bone is more porous. It looks like shell but it's difficult to tell in a photo:)
toracat, 11 years ago
thanks not sure, but does not seem like shells Don

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