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Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Marko, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    I thought this was horn....I don't think so. Crazing seems to indicate some age to it. Is it what I think it is after a bit of Googling?
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    Marko, Jul 9, 2023
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  2. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Looks like a good possibility. I thought maybe Bakelite, but it wouldn’t be made in sections.
     
    Marie Forjan, Jul 9, 2023
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  3. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Yes, I haven't seen one on the internet with the sections in the back. It is very lightweight and slightly irregularly shaped. The top seems to be coated/sealed with varnish or lacquer.
     
    Marko, Jul 9, 2023
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  4. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I was about to ask if you had checked to see if it reacts to UV but Tortoiseshell does as well as horn as well as some lacquers and varnishes so probably not much help!
     
    KSW, Jul 9, 2023
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Keratin either way, but I vote turtle shell unfortunately if you wanted to sell it.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 9, 2023
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