Yes, I've seen those (great) articles, but those show interior sections, not what they might look like on a carved item. I think I would know if...
Hollyblue, what do you think they are? :)
My problem with the comparison cross-sections I find online, is that they don't show how Shreger lines look on the surface of a carved object......
Then you can go all Martha Stewart on it - assuming you paid $3 for it :)
squirrel!
waz so funny? :)
Ivory, but whether elephant or mammoth, I'm not sure... Kardi - you know about Schreger lines, right?
That is fantastic, Taupau - very visual description! In the third photo, the African one looks more "papery." Thank you so much!
Can you test it with a magnet? brass is supposed to magnetic... If it was plated, then I would expect to see a stamp - that's a more expensive,...
Really glad I asked :)
squirrel! That's interesting to know about the wax degrading. I'd leave it alone, though (unless you're keeping it) :)
#komokwa How can you tell the diff? between African and Pima/papago? they do look similar... :) I think I just managed to make my first tag,...
I'm a little puzzled - Oh, never Mind! :) This should probably have been posted to Antiques :)
Another that shows the bottom with mark and estimate, but no results. I would take it straight to an expert or auction house who knows the...
ummmm, yes. Results on antiquesreporter.com [ATTACH]
Maybe vermeil? or gold plate? Brass doesn't always tarnish or oxidize... it has a nice, warm color. But what are you thinking, Wanttoknow?
Hey, look who I found! An impressive Chinese ivory carving of a Happy sleeping scholar,… [ATTACH] I don't have a subscription, but may be...
Ownedbybear, would you call this "Brass & Glass?" Is the name Brass & Glass reserved for Art Nouveau through Art Deco? Based on the back, it...
Bakers, I just didn't know if you saw the info - I agree, if that's what VintagePaper wants to know about. If looking for answer on print, I'd...
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