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Re: Is the stone on this Onyx? 1950's?
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2013, 11:02:24 pm »
Alabaster was much cheaper to get and use (not as hard as marble and weighs less).  It is a gypsum.

However, many times alabaster was mistaken for marble.

Can you scratch it with your nail? (on the underside)?

For fun, searcg "vintage alabaster dog ashtray" and you will see LOTS show up!!!!
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Re: Is the stone on this Onyx? 1950's?
« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2013, 04:23:48 am »
Bout anything that is ..... Scottie dog ..... is collectible. ;D ;D

forgot link ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Cold-Painted-Spelter-Scotty-Dog-alabaster-pin-tray-base-/201009076678
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Re: Is the stone on this Onyx? 1950's?
« Reply #17 on: December 30, 2013, 04:34:10 am »
you get a cookie cogar....your find is on the money....apart from the lack of black pent on the topics dug.... ;D
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Re: Is the stone on this Onyx? 1950's?
« Reply #18 on: December 30, 2013, 08:39:20 pm »
Very nice!  They for sure have a market.  I have 2 watchers on mine so far.  Not sure if I have set my price too high though.  I like to chase rainbows.   lol
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Re: Is the stone on this Onyx? 1950's?
« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2013, 09:56:38 pm »
These were also known as coin holders/trays for the men that didn't have a valet/stand.

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