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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by LBrook, Mar 28, 2024.

  1. LBrook

    LBrook New Member

    Hi all,

    My mom gave me this box and I was trying to find the history or information on it. I know it's soapstone and it's large about 9 inches across. Any information or other places I could find history would be great.
     
    LBrook, Mar 28, 2024
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks like Incolay. Can we see interior & bottom?
     
    Bronwen, Mar 28, 2024
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Mar 28, 2024
    Bronwen, Mar 28, 2024
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  4. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Agreed with Bronwen--this is Incolay which is not made of a stone but a mixture of crushed minerals and resin. I believe they started making these in the 1970s and you can also find decorative plates. Here are a couple sites about Incolay.
     
    mirana, Mar 28, 2024
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Thirded. Every teenaged girl had an incolay box on her dresser, gift of somebody, in the early 80s. This one looks larger and nicer, but it's the same stuff.
     
    evelyb30, Mar 28, 2024
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  6. LBrook

    LBrook New Member

    Here's the complete series... maybe that's why I couldn't find anything about soapstone. Most of the soapstone looked like there were tool markings I saw. This seemed too neat. I just really wasn't sure the material at all.

     
    LBrook, Mar 29, 2024
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