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After inheriting loads of stuff ages ago, it is time now to downsize and reduce the load.
We have all kinds of everything, from coins and stamps to aircraft models and jewellery.
If you collect a certain type of widget and want a bargain, tell us what you are looking for and we will check our attic.
Hobbies: Learning about costume jewellery
What I like to sell: costume jewellery, books, decorative collectibles, stamps, coins, sewing collectibles,
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What Is Cinnabar ?
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HappyGenuine cinnabar is a rock type mineral, which was carved and made into jewelery for a period of time, in the Far East.
It is no longer produced as it was realized that the main constituent is mercury – which is a highly poisonous neurotoxin.
This is also the substance (mercury or quick-silver)which used to be sucked up into bead tubes to ‘silver’ line the beads by cottage workers in Bohemia).
Cinnabar in its rough state can vary from bright scarlet to brick red.
What is sold now, and what is often termed ‘real’ Cinnabar, is actually carved lacquered wood or more recently, resin.
The art of ‘tsuishu’ (carved cinnabar) is a fascinating and highly labor