Oh boy, I hope this stuff works for the resin statue. I too have an angel on a pedestal with both wings broke off, mine is holding a bird. Normally I don't mind broken stuff, but I want to put her out in open and this one needs her wings. I tried liquid nails a few years ago. It worked for a while but if I remember right, softened up once our summer heat came. Anyway they drooped off after a few months. Even tried 2 part epoxy and it didn't hold. Being resin I thought maybe a fiberglass repair kit might work. Anyone know if that would work? Has anyone successfully repaired broken resin statues? I'd like to try the Lexel it says it bonds to a whole lot of things, (and super clear, too!) but I'd like to hear of any other things that have worked too.

hmm - Ivory has a very subtle, but distinct 'grain' to it, much like wood - something these pics are not close enough to show, however. it's also very pale, and shows no patination. as to the burn test - ivory does not melt, but it does smell a bit like burning hair. oh the other hand, good faux-ivory work nothing to be sneered at - and it is a nice piece : )

Carefully test the base - there were some wonderful statues carved out of really pure, dense salt and they can't be cleaned. It might be alabaster - that's easily etched - or "parian ware" which is a ceramic (but usually cast and hollow). I'd try plain water first on the underside of the base, to make sure nothing dissolves. Then a mild soap and water with a very soft cloth, cotton swabs and cotton-tipped swabs. Rinse and dry with more soft stuff to prevent water marks.

Hear about the people who called their burro "Xote"? Really!! And of course the female is called Dulce. I'm not sure what info you hope to find....it's not a manufactured item...likely it was made in Toledo ( as in Spain not Ohio! LOL!) and is a one of a kind, made by an artesan likely for the tourist trade.... Why would you have it appraised? An appraisal is someone's educated guess as to what it's worth...unless you arew anting to settle an estate of schedule it on your insurance....there is no need. The co0mbined knowledge of the people posting here is greater than any appraiser you will find. The only advantage to a certified appraiser would be that they would (maybe!) know the market in your area. Linda C