Metal warmer with hand-carved translucent scenes

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I am looking for any information regarding an antique tea warmer passed down to me by my grandmother. The warmer is made of metal (possibly tin) and is square, approximately 4 inches on each side. Each side has a different scene which has been hand carved out of what seems to be a very fragile and translucent stone of some sort. One of the scenes is of Niagara falls. Inside the warmer is the oil container and burner with wick. I have not been able to find anything remotely similar in any of the books I have looked at. I would be eternally grateful for any information you might be able to provide. Thank you!

-- Cyndi D'Amico (damicobldr@aol.com), March 18, 2000

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