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Nativity scene, I think bone?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Elizabeth Brushia, Apr 18, 2024.

  1. Elizabeth Brushia

    Elizabeth Brushia Member

    IMG_7502.jpeg IMG_7622.jpeg IMG_7621.jpeg IMG_7509.jpeg IMG_7505.jpeg IMG_7504.jpeg This looks like a cute little resin nativity set until you look under the microscope. There appears to be markings all around them, and fibers of some sort. When heated a needle does not melt the material.
     
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    Elizabeth Brushia, Apr 18, 2024
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  2. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    I'm pretty sure these are castings; if not resin, then some other material.
     
    all_fakes, Apr 18, 2024
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  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I agree from the look of the bottom.
     
    Marie Forjan, Apr 18, 2024
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    "Resin' is a catchall term. It definitely applies to these pieces. Not sure how the presence of tiny threads would prove otherwise. If anything, supports the ID of resin, which can generate static electricity that would hold anything light enough. Should rinse off with ordinary tap water.
     
    Bronwen, Apr 18, 2024
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    -Ditto
     
    bosko69, Apr 18, 2024
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thritto.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 19, 2024
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  7. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    If re-selling, I would use the term 'composite' :p You can see where sometime tried the hot needle test!
     
    laura9797, Apr 19, 2024
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