Featured Amber bead and horn(?) hair comb

Very nice, Book.

Ditto. The comb part could also be celluloid. Old celluloid can get those hairlines.

Make sure the amber is in a dark place and against a dark background. (I usually hold it under my desk) Then shine the UV lamp on it. The amber should change colour, and often changes from translucent to opaque as well.

In this case I would expect it to look opaque yellowish with a fuchsia hue in places. Possibly some purplish blue as well.
Good luck!

 

Of course you did!

Perfect, real amber.

 

it's decidedly delicious ..........have u tried it on ??

 

So pretty! I would think the initials are those of the first owner. It was probably a precious gift from someone who loved her. I've never seen one with amber like this.

 

I just bought a hinged one. I was wondering why the hinges?

 

That sounds like a good explanation to me

 

you can make ' Book' on that !!

 

Is it appropriate for me to ask your username? Should I do that by PM? Thanks!

 

Thanks, Book!

 

Forgot to add, the UV test also shows that the comb part is indeed horn.

 

Yes, and also yellowish, just like the amber. Different amber colours fluoresce differently, but cognac and related colours fluoresces like yours.

Bone and ivory also fluoresce btw, so you can use your UV lamp on any organic material.
(And become addicted to UV testing, just like us joolies.)