Chinese Carved Soapstone

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Nov 13, 2015.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    The bigger piece is a box, how about the one on the right, a matchbox holder? The very small piece was inside the box but I don't find any use for it?
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    kardinalisimo, Nov 13, 2015
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  2. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    HI, Kard. You prompted me to open my first Soapstone book. Sorry, nothing similar. I hope someone knowledgeable comes along soon.
     
    TheOLdGuy, Nov 14, 2015
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  3. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    If it were a matchbox holder the small piece could go on the inside bottom; possibly originally glued there.
    It would then keep the matchbox in a partially open position so the matches could be extracted.
     
    all_fakes, Nov 16, 2015
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  4. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Thanks. That makes sense.
     
    kardinalisimo, Nov 16, 2015
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