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Carved Ivory Brooch, Pre-1947.

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    Posted 8 years ago

    Efesgirl
    (1017 items)

    One of several things I bought today from a shop I frequent about 2x a month. The shop owner thought it was Bakelite. I have not seen a brooch quite like this one. The pin itself is steel on what might be aluminum. Note the two small screws which attach the pin to the body of the brooch. No glue!

    $3.00

    Looking forward to some input. Thanks, CW friends!

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    Comments

    1. antiquerose antiquerose, 8 years ago
      Sweet not sure?
      Does it have some shine, gloss to it?
    2. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      antiquerose - yes it has a bit of a semi-gloss finish. Not overly shiny - just enough to glow. :-)
    3. Celiene Celiene, 8 years ago
      I'd guess Ivory.
    4. Celiene Celiene, 8 years ago
      Ivorene?
    5. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Celiene - "Ivorine" is the correct spelling. It is a type of celluloid. French Ivory.

      From Wise Geek:
      "French ivory is an early manmade material created to resemble expensive natural ivory. This faux ivory is made from celluloid, a cellulose and camphor thermoplastic dating to the 1860s, and widely used until the middle of the 20th century. It can be differentiated from natural ivory by its parallel lines rather than the crosshatched lines found in genuine ivory and by its lighter weight. French ivory can be molded easily, making it an ideal substance for a wide variety of items, including decorative dresser sets, handles for flatware, hair accessories and gaming pieces. Although it has some drawbacks and requires thoughtful storage and care, many antique and vintage items made from this early plastic are highly collectible."
    6. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Doesn't look like Ivoirine to me, Bonnie. From your photos the edges look molded? What does the base look like?
    7. Celiene Celiene, 8 years ago
      LOL - I missed the title AGAIN! Sometimes - the titles don't even show! That happens to me on Facebook, too, and I have no idea why titles disappear on this computer. LOL - I know Ivorine! I have some pieces here.
    8. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      It's very nice...It looks like it has the lines that ivory has especially in the neck area. Although it's really white too so I'm not sure. You would think real ivory would have more of a cream color if it has some age. Says he who knows nothing...lol :)
    9. Celiene Celiene, 8 years ago
      Can you do the hot pin test?
    10. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      katherine - the base looks exactly like the rest of it - the parallel lines are visible.
    11. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Celiene - I don't want to do that because there is no place to hide the pinhole and I don't want to risk scorching it.
    12. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      You got another quality piece, what a beautiful se rêne lady!
      I would go for ivory!
      The crosshatching is not everywhere on a piece of ivory...
      Ivorine has very regular lines, as thin stripes.
      Ivory can stay white if preserved from light, grease and so on.
      The fixation is quality too :-)

      Is it heavy or light (I mean density) ?
    13. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      kyra - I only have a postal scale (lol), and it weighs about 12 grams. This brooch does have the thin, parallel lines running right through it, front to back and everywhere in-between. That is why I wondered if it was Ivorine. The brooch is cold to the touch.
    14. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Bonnie, no need of scale, density is the clue!
      As gold feels in hand heavier than gilded silver, ivory will feel heavier than the celluloid based ivorine.
      Cold to the cheek touch is too a clue for ivory.
      It is clearly carved too :-)
    15. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Thanks, everybody! Mystery solved.
    16. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Yessss! You may change the title for carved ivory :-)
    17. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Have you seen Newtimes ivory brooch?

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/80022-ivory-brooch

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