Posted 6 years ago
lentilka11
(278 items)
I would like to know your opinion on this bangle. Could be tortoisheshell, or could be fake? I dont know. I put it under hot water (that was before I googled that this shouldnt be done (blush :) ) and the smell was definitely something organic. The bracelet is rather stiff. Shiny on the outside, matt on the inside. No bug bites, or at least I dont see them.
I found a similar bangle here:
http://www.antiques.com/classified/1125198/Antique-Victorian-Open-Tortoise-Shell-Bangle-Bracelet
To be honest, I originally purchased the lot as I hoped that the brown necklace is bakelite. It is not. The price was low, cca 1 EUR a piece, plus postal fee. If this is real tortoiseshell, then I made a bargain indeed!
Are there some non-invasive ways to test the piece that you know? I would be very thankful for your tips!
Hi Lentilka! Nice lot you got :-)
I'd say your bracelet is tortoiseshell, specially if it doesn't smell chemical after hot water test.
No non invasive tests... see there:http://www.ebay.com/gds/TORTOISESHELL-Real-or-fake-How-to-tell-the-difference-/10000000012067858/g.html
woo hoo Kyra you make me happy!
Thank you for the link!
Glad you are happy with my comment :-) my pleasure too!