Victorian Lady Bust Marble?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Aug 25, 2018.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    7CF8FC35-3CF8-4ACB-BCE3-7C956D35DF37.jpeg 85673DF9-0E53-47EF-880E-F4BF280FA566.jpeg 5465AC82-C25D-45AE-8211-2D367EC8C224.jpeg 23D09167-C609-4706-A963-3C8818960D56.jpeg The stone is a bit on the soft side so not sure if marble or something else.
    Any thoughts?
     
    kardinalisimo, Aug 25, 2018
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  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Doesn't look like marble to me. Alabaster or soapstone, possibly.
     
    sabre123, Aug 25, 2018
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I agree, alabaster or onyx.
     
    Ownedbybear, Aug 26, 2018
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Third for alabaster. The lady looks ca 1910 to me, later than Victorian.
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 26, 2018
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    4th for alabaster :joyful:
     
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  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    You test the bottom to see if it alabaster. Put a tiny scratch on the bottom put a drop of white vinegar on it. If it fizzes it is marble if no bubbles it is alabaster or some other soft stone. Be sure to rinse the vinegar off quickly.
    greg
     
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