We had no correct answers for our December’s What Is It. The object is a miniature carved soap or soapstone placed under a magnifying glass. The man is dressed in a military uniform. When viewed it is amazing to see the details.
This two-part paperweight is a relief of the Duke of Wellington in pinchbeck alloy (an alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold). It is disassembled to show the image clearly.
Readers, try guessing the January’s What Is It. Three correct guesses will be chosen from those mailed in. You can mail your guess to: the Mountain States Collector, P.O. Box 1003, Bailey, CO 80421.
Correct guesses receive a year’s subscription to the Mountain States Collector. Good luck!
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