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The scales are faux Ivory Celluloid.

The hot pin test is (much better info in the wiki):

Take a hot pin, touch a discrete area of the scales to check for the burn or melt, or nothing...

So as lunch was approaching and as I getting back to my desk - I noticed a small bag on my desk. A post it note that said "Enjoy". Open the bag and here is my latest gift from a very kind...