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  1. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    I found what I thought was a ebony 19th c inkwell stand but just after winning the auction I find out its made from gutta percha which is a rigid natural latex of the genus Palaquium. I suppose antiques is a subject you keep learning from even when you think you know that field :( Anyway I come to quite like my new purchase, still 19th c, and I didn't pay that much. DSCF2443 (Medium).JPG
     
    808 raver, Jul 4, 2017
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  2. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Not a mistake, but a felicitous error in identification! It's a handsome piece, and if in good condition, I can see it selling quite well.
     
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  3. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I paid £42, I'm hoping I didn't pay too much
     
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  5. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    Your "find" is beautiful. ;)
     
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  6. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    Raver, it's lovely! I'd be more than happy to give it a home!
     
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  7. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    Thank you, it does have 2 small nibbles though so I'm not sure how that affects the price.
     
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  8. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    It's gorgeous!
     
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  9. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    You did great Raver:)
     
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  10. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Gutta Percha in that kind of shape is a lot harder to find than ebony. I'm not sure if it's worth more, but it's a lot cooler.
     
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  11. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It's beautiful!
     
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  12. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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