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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by KSW, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    They arrived with some vintage costume jewellery and not sure what they might be used as.
    Transparent blocks, chink a bit like glass but not heavy enough or quite...err....glassy enough. scratch with a metal skewer but takes some pressure.
    Perspex? Just blocks for the sake of being blocks,or for some purpose? :confused:Thanks for looking :)
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    KSW, Dec 16, 2020
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    When clean, I have seen such things used in jewellers' display cases. Perspex/Lucite sort of thing.
     
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  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Used as what?. To balance rings on or similar?
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Yes. To give a display some dimensionality instead of having everything sitting at the same level. The blocks can create platforms of 3 different heights by themselves, can be used to prop up a bangle, etc.
     
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  5. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Yes, called display blocks. Craft stores sell them new and are made from acrylic.
    You should be able to polish yours back to clear. Use a high quality plastic polish. Avoid anything with ammonia in it - it turns lucite cloudy.
     
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  6. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Every day is a learning day!
    Thankyou :)
     
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