Show value of amber darlne tho roman in euch repute was amber in rome in the time of the historian pliny that he remaria sarcastically the prica of x mall figure in it however howe vei diminutive exceeds that of a living healthy slaved ibbe observes also lar of amber beads worn about the necla of young infanta is a Bin gular preservative against secret poison and a counter charm for witchcraft and sorceries sor ceries he says further as aa article of personal ornamentation amber was used to produce imitations of precious stones by artificial staining a nse to which it was peculiarly adapted owing to its brilliant luster combined with the ease with which if could be worked and polished i philadelphia times |