Bakelite I think but I'm no expert. I have just posted a piece recently that I thought was bakelite but turns out it is something else. Welcome to...
Thanks - really great info. Thanks for responding :happy:
The picture reminds me of Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies :watching::watching::watching:
Thanks for the links @DragonflyWink. Interesting :happy: I'm not sure of the rules for selling ivory in Australia so will need to look into it....
@Ownedbybear I can report that there was no stinky smell. I had it sealed in the bag overnight and no smell at all. So, perhaps ivory after all.
I'll report back. The necklace is sealed in a zip lock bag :happy:
No. What kind of stinky? I'll give it a go. :happy:
Yes, I see it now. Thanks for pointing it out. On closer inspection there are a few cracks :(
I will definitely be getting in touch with swarovski. Thanks for the info :)
Gotcha :watching:
What did you use yours for Komo?
Great idea. Thanks! :happy:
Hi OBB I found a crack in one of the beads. Is this a clue? [ATTACH]
Yes, the necklace you found does look very similar. Thank you.
Hi OBB :happy: I think the crack you may be referring to is where the two ends screw together. Please refer to the 4th image
Hi Lucille :happy: The necklace feels quite light. It weighs 33gms. I tapped in on glass and it has the same sound as a small stone or pebble on...
Hi Marie :happy: I cleaned a bead as you recommended and then used the baking soda but nothing came off on the cloth.
Hi Judy :happy: I tried your suggestion with baking soda and no yellow at all on the cloth so looks like they aren't bakelite.
Hello :happy: These binoculars belonged to my Grandfather. They are swarovski Habicht 8 x 30 with a leather case. Made in Austria. The lenses are...
Hello everyone I hope you are having a wonderful festive season :) This is another piece from my Gran's shoe boxes. I have started to read about...
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