Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Jambiya, Amber hilt, Before & After a Little Restoration

derek · 14th July 2005, 08:45 PM

Ian,

I think it's celluloid. I've smelled real amber, and though this looks a lot like it, I just don't think it is. It has been in a smoker's home as well, but even with all the smells mixing together you're right about the moth ball odor.

Thanks for the help.

-d

14th July 2005, 08:45 PM	#10
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	Ian, I think it's celluloid. I've smelled real amber, and though this looks a lot like it, I just don't think it is. It has been in a smoker's home as well, but even with all the smells mixing together you're right about the moth ball odor. Thanks for the help. -d