1900's or Earlier? WDC Real Amber Find

[peteguy]

I need a lil' help or any info. I found a little bit out there on the dub dub dub, but not a lot and not enough to put it on the mantle (just yet). It seems like a neat find, the silver work alone is WOW factor X10. It appears maybe some work in the past, some rough stuff on the shank, maybe a re-stain, and some stem bit area issues. I caught an edge on the buffer causing the light spot on the shank.

Is anyone an Amber expert or know if my thinking is correct on or about 1900? It has a split at about ONE on the clock dial, so I am not smoking it - it would only be for a display or maybe somebody down the road will appreciate it. Thanks all.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Is the button bore slotted or orific?

 

[condorlover1]

@Chasing Embers : Damn! You beat me to the punch with that question! Did it come with case?

 

[peteguy]

Orific
No Case

 

[sablebrush52]

Late 19th century to early 20th century would be a reasonable estimate, based on the joinery. Bone tenons were largely phased out in the first decade of the 20th century, replaced by Vulcanite tenons screwed into the amber.

 

[jonasclark]

All I can say is that it's pretty, and that sure looks like real amber to me. I don't see that shape much.

 

[captainsousie]

What is the text on the band? I can't make it out.

 

[peteguy]

What is the text on the band? I can't make it out.

STERLING

Just plain block letters, nothing more.

 

[peteguy]

Anyone know if there is a way to turn the amber back to orange up near the bit?