Tiny picture in glass bead on crucifix

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Barn Owl, Dec 27, 2018.

  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Today I bought a crucifix with a tiny glass bead inserted above the jesus. When you look into the bead, you see a magnified picture. What's the name for such a thing?
     
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    If there's a little hole to see it with, a Stanhope.
     
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  3. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Yes! Thank you :)
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Most welcome.
     
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  5. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    What's the picture??
     
  6. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    I can't see it very well, but it's a castle (or cathedral). Below it is a bell.

    I regret buying it though because the cross smells weird, like canned bamboo shoots. I think it might be made out of bakelite that is deteriorating.
     
  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    More likely celluloid; bakelite tends to smell like formaldehyde and is pretty darned stable. Celluloid gives of a vinegar smell when it starts to fall apart.
     
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