If it's against the rules to just link the place on the other board to where I posted photos, please let me know and I will create a whole new post. I will be sure to replace the old bookmark with this one - thank you!
My guess would be that these are molded celluloid. 1930s-1940s would be my guess on the age. It's very pretty.
Hi KD, LTNS!
I second celluloid, but not sure if its molded or carved. Its been tested for bakelite or catalin? The carving of the beads and type of clasp reminds me of that, and its the only other things I could think of.
also just saw somwthing similar that was dyed, carved vegetable ivory. These mostly sem to be buttons tho. Cant find any examples in jewelry
Are the beads heavy? I also thought of bakelite.
Carolyn
Waving to all!
If soeone put these in my hands while I was blindfolded, the weight and sharpness would probably say "bone" to my brain -- they are VERY sharp and appear dyed so I will test for bakelite and research catalin & vegetable ivory... they are sharp almost to the point they may scratch delicate skin on a fair neck -- so I'm thinking not molded.
Apprecaite the resourceful help & knowledge always shared here and will report back on my test & research results - thanks to all!
just searched some carved celluloid and I suspect that's what I'll confirm after testing -- it's So sharp! BTW<you guys are STILL amazing after all of these years!
