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Books1037 of 3025First English Edition of 'The Complete Works of Lord Byron' by John Galt, Esq. 1835Maps from the 1500's thru the 1700's Cool
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    mssue64
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    I'm not sure but I believe this is an Asian set of bookends,I'm not sure of what they are made of look like marble but ot's not,hope someone can tell me what they are and the material.

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    1. wexval, 9 years ago
      From your photos, it appears to be a nicely veined soapstone, the softest of minerals and the choice for much Chinese carving in the last century. It's not possible to date without provenance. Bookends were popular, but the design of yours is unique in my experience. You can test for soapstone with a strong needle on the base with a tiny scratch easily made. A little olive oil on a soft cloth may restore some color and hide the chips on the edges.
    2. mssue64, 9 years ago
      Thanks so much wexval!!!!!!!!

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