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    Posted 13 years ago

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    trying to find some info on this snuff bottle i bought it back in the 80s from parents friends if i recall they said it was 18 century whale oil not sure what that means this piece feels light like a resin or something else definitly not glass or stone mabey you can shed some light on this piece thank you

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    1. vintagemad vintagemad, 13 years ago
      Maybe its cinnebar. Im not sure if thats how you spell it.Cool piece.
    2. Joann, 13 years ago
      Hi, I think this is made of amber and is marked Qianlong
    3. George Ingraham, 13 years ago
      You might want to post it over at the Snuff Bottle Discussion Forum .. http://snuffbottle.smfforfree.com/

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