Topic: another mystery object (for us yanks anyway),

[Ivo]

Or resin...

[glassobsessed]

How big is it?

Whitby Jet is very black, here is an example: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rw1T5QulnmA/Tndg0LNz7rI/AAAAAAAABdE/7eWZDCYUF0c/s1600/vulcanite+bracelete+vintage+copywriting.JPG

John

[antiquerose123]

................or Could it be GUTTA PERCHA ?  Or is that the same thing as JET?

I have a carved Gutta Percha Victorian Brooch here with a C-clasp on it.  I had it appraised.

Here is an Example of the Carving of my brooch that was from my Granny:

[highlumen]

There is a type of Coal called Parrot Coal (goodness knows why, I thought they used Canaries in the mines) it's very dense and carves really finely. I have a small boot which is made out of the stuff. I have see quite large pieces including a small pedestal table carved from it. Do a search for Parrot Coal in Google images to see some examples.

The comparison of the weight of coal and the item was mentioned, but I don't see any mention I the original post about weight or size of the item, perhaps these could be supplied...

Good luck with your quest.
Mike

[KevinH]

... Parrot Coal (goodness knows why ...

See http://scottishmining.co.uk/3.html for a reason for the naming. Also, a general search shows another option that says 'parrot coal' is another name for anthracite.