Plaster Cast Trinket Dish?

Hi Everyone

I purchased this today and would be grateful if anyone can identify it
for me.
It measures 8 inches by 5 inches and weighs 8 pound and has felt on its base, any ideas guys.

 

looks like a resin mold to me...

 

Hi,
I have seen this in bronze before.
greg

 

I missed the EIGHT POUNDS......cold painted bronze...???
I'd be lookin under the felt for a mark...

 

Plaster wouldn't weight 8 pounds in that size even if were on the thick side.

 

In the 70s-80s art nouveau was very popular and there were many reproductions made. Thats what I think this might be. That being said,its fantastic and Id have bought it! Think about soaking it to remove the felt,there might be a signature on it.

 

Hi Guys

Thanks for your replies i have removed the felt but there is
no marks on base see photo, also it is not made of any
metal because i have tested it with a metal detector and
receive no sound from it, possibly resin as said.

 

I thought the art nouveau revival happened in the late 60's and early 70's. Did it really continue into the 80's? There was the whole Victorian revival back in 80's though.

 

I thought resin was lightweight?

 

Polystone is quite heavy.