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Posted 9 years ago
Efesgirl
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One of several things I bought today from a shop I frequent about 2x a month. The shop owner thought it was Bakelite. I have not seen a brooch quite like this one. The pin itself is steel on what might be aluminum. Note the two small screws which attach the pin to the body of the brooch. No glue!
$3.00
Looking forward to some input. Thanks, CW friends!
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Sweet not sure?
Does it have some shine, gloss to it?
antiquerose - yes it has a bit of a semi-gloss finish. Not overly shiny - just enough to glow. :-)
I'd guess Ivory.
Ivorene?
Celiene - "Ivorine" is the correct spelling. It is a type of celluloid. French Ivory.
From Wise Geek:
"French ivory is an early manmade material created to resemble expensive natural ivory. This faux ivory is made from celluloid, a cellulose and camphor thermoplastic dating to the 1860s, and widely used until the middle of the 20th century. It can be differentiated from natural ivory by its parallel lines rather than the crosshatched lines found in genuine ivory and by its lighter weight. French ivory can be molded easily, making it an ideal substance for a wide variety of items, including decorative dresser sets, handles for flatware, hair accessories and gaming pieces. Although it has some drawbacks and requires thoughtful storage and care, many antique and vintage items made from this early plastic are highly collectible."
Doesn't look like Ivoirine to me, Bonnie. From your photos the edges look molded? What does the base look like?
LOL - I missed the title AGAIN! Sometimes - the titles don't even show! That happens to me on Facebook, too, and I have no idea why titles disappear on this computer. LOL - I know Ivorine! I have some pieces here.
It's very nice...It looks like it has the lines that ivory has especially in the neck area. Although it's really white too so I'm not sure. You would think real ivory would have more of a cream color if it has some age. Says he who knows nothing...lol :)
Can you do the hot pin test?
katherine - the base looks exactly like the rest of it - the parallel lines are visible.
Celiene - I don't want to do that because there is no place to hide the pinhole and I don't want to risk scorching it.
You got another quality piece, what a beautiful se rêne lady!
I would go for ivory!
The crosshatching is not everywhere on a piece of ivory...
Ivorine has very regular lines, as thin stripes.
Ivory can stay white if preserved from light, grease and so on.
The fixation is quality too :-)
Is it heavy or light (I mean density) ?
kyra - I only have a postal scale (lol), and it weighs about 12 grams. This brooch does have the thin, parallel lines running right through it, front to back and everywhere in-between. That is why I wondered if it was Ivorine. The brooch is cold to the touch.
Bonnie, no need of scale, density is the clue!
As gold feels in hand heavier than gilded silver, ivory will feel heavier than the celluloid based ivorine.
Cold to the cheek touch is too a clue for ivory.
It is clearly carved too :-)
Thanks, everybody! Mystery solved.
Yessss! You may change the title for carved ivory :-)
Have you seen Newtimes ivory brooch?
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/80022-ivory-brooch