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08-31-2013, 06:33 PM #1Senior Member
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Frederick Reynolds scales
I have a Frederick circa 1885. The scales have a crack. Under magnification they have a grain. What were they made of: Wood, Baleen, or celluloid? Any help would help. Thanks
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08-31-2013, 06:40 PM #2Incidere in dimidium
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Hard to tell without some pics.
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
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08-31-2013, 07:06 PM #3Senior Member
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Most likely horn, but can't tell for sure without pics.
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Do not think you could make scales out of Baleen
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08-31-2013, 09:19 PM #5Senior Member
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don't know. I know they were used as corset stays. never seen what it looks like.
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09-01-2013, 12:30 AM #6Senior Member
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What color are they ? Could be rescaled in anything and without a pic I would guess horn or slight chance of bone.
Baleen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLast edited by 10Pups; 09-01-2013 at 12:32 AM.
Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.
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09-01-2013, 12:58 AM #7Senior Member
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Without a pic,the thread is useless.The O.P. is asking people to Identify something no one can see.
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09-01-2013, 01:25 AM #8Senior Member
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Sorry guys
I work tomorrow. Will take a picture on monday
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09-02-2013, 05:03 PM #9Senior Member
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here are the photo's of the scales. I think they are horn. Click on go advanced and it will come up.
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09-02-2013, 06:02 PM #10Senior Member
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Beep Beep looks like HORN to me. Glue or epoxy it and sand it then polish. Glue the washers to it inside and out and run with it. Or make new ones.
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