Heavy Censor-What would it be made of?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by debbradee, Sep 11, 2014.

  1. debbradee

    debbradee New Member

    and I think it probably is a decorator piece, but thought I would just check. It's heavy for it's size at 5 lbs and 5 3/4" tall. It has a surface shellac that is peeling off and is a dark brown color (not as red as shown in pictures)
    Thank you for your help.
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    debbradee, Sep 11, 2014
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Probably soapstone with lacquer finish.
    Might be an incense burner missing its lid.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Sep 11, 2014
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  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Looks like carved soapstone with "shellacked" finish. I LOVE the bat on it.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Sep 11, 2014
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  4. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Pat,
    I beat you to it but I forgot to post my answer.:bigtears:
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Sep 11, 2014
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member


    Morning Greg-
    How are you? Not awake yet? :)
    I've done that - LOL
     
    clutteredcloset49, Sep 11, 2014
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  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Pat,
    No I have been awake since 5AM. Door bell rang and I forgot to click on post. When I came back you had sniped me.:D
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Sep 11, 2014
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  7. dcjunker

    dcjunker Member

    It's a censer, by the way. A heavy censor is what they have in totalitarian countries.
     
    dcjunker, Sep 13, 2014
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  8. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    A heavy censor is what they have in totalitarian countries.

    Or on ebay boards...........
     
    afantiques, Sep 13, 2014
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