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This is tortoise shell and not dyed horn?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...310874&trxId=0
Just won it, I put a bid in just to see and won by default when I didn't expect to.
Just in case the link doesn't work, it's item number 290801170323
I'm hoping that the color difference in the carved areas indicates tortoise, but I like it even if it's not.
Looks to me like celluloid. But....we'll see when you get it I guess. :)
Me too.
It's hard to tell (on my phone) but it looks interesting either way.
I like it too, and at the price you got it... you are golden. Though I have nothing worth basing this on, it looks like turtle to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by maddafinga
I think it looks fantastic!
I'm good with it now matter what, but fingers crossed for shell. I'd still be happy with celluloid even. It's pretty!
Hey I have a couple three shells from back in the day when I lived in Curacao and eating them was still all good and all. The wife hates them, and doesn't endorse their place on the wall shall we say :).
You think they are worth anything? Can I even sell them?
No idea at all. I just know that it's a beautiful material and I love it.
David, David, David...we don't do valuations here on SRP. You know that!Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
If it's the entire shells they're probably illegal to sell. I don't know that, but I suspect it.
I'm also inclined to think celluloid -- but what great work!
Carving bone or tortoise that way would be a huge labor of love -- just think what you would have to do to make that happen in bone or tortoise. Not to mention that it's done on both sides. I think it has to be some molded product and celluloid is about the only one available in that time period. Still beautiful workmanship. Nice pick.
Dang it MLA... good catch! Sorry. I'll stop being so lazy and goole it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus
Yeah I suspect that too... and yeah they are the whole shell. Maybe if I can ever save some cash lol, I can get Glen to make me a nice seven day set with one! Hmmmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by maddafinga
Wow! What a read - eBay Guides - TORTOISESHELL Real or fake How to tell the difference
My thinking was that shell was pressed into shape in the first place. Pressing a design would only be a matter of using a different mold. That said, it's hard to tell on my phone, but I'm totally good with celluloid just the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by stimpy52
Score another "duh" for me. I appreciate the education I get around here. I didn't realize how moldable a material tortoise is (was). This eBay article really nails it, very informative. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
I'm not sure either, the picture is too small in the ad, but who cares? It'll be nice either way. Please update us when you get it, maybe you can post some better pics. ;)
I certainly will!Quote:
Originally Posted by Firefighter2
All I have is the camera on my phone, but I have really good lighting at work and I'll do my best.
Stay tuned for better pics, before and after I clean and polish the scales and restore the blade.
Looking at the very last picture I can see what appears to be the blotchy white /gray spots from age or moisture that the article talked about. I think. That's encouraging to me!
Is it there yet?? Oh the wait lol....Quote:
Originally Posted by maddafinga
I know! And it probably won't even ship until Monday.... Gawd.
I've only seen real tortoise shell scales once, but IMO its easy to identify from the impostors when seen up close.
Natural tortoise is less perfect, less clear than the rest. I don't know any better way to describe it.
I handled a set at a gun show a couple of months ago. They were badly chewed by bugs and delaminating, but no question that they were shell.Quote:
Originally Posted by sheffieldlover
I've got my fingers crossed on these.
maddafinga- Thank you sir, much appreciated.
Usps tracking says it should arrive Friday!
Going to be a long couple of days lol :).
Yeah that's ok, I've got another old Sheffield that I accidentally got on Ebay coming tomorrow. That'll keep me busy until Friday.Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
I've got to stay off Ebay for a while.
The scales are definitely celluloid. But they are beautiful! Put a few pics up in the show and tell section. Only cleaned the grunge off with simple green and a toothbrush so far. Really a beauty though, it'll look great all shiny and polished and clean!
Dang it - show and tell eh - now I got to go find it lol.