Huge, chunky and gracefully carved, this three piece set has style! The color combination and the clunking sound they make when moved against each other are a Bakelite lover's joy. Even at their ancient age, all three bracelets are in perfect condition. Each bracelet has a 2 1/2" inside diameter, 1/4" wall and is 1 1/8" wide.
Art deco chrome and galalith necklace
Classic 1930's machine age design
15 3/4" when outstretched
Excellent vintage condition
This fabulous buckle bracelet has a white buckle 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" hinged to the lipstick 1 3/8" red band. You will notice in the pictures that there are two hinges to facilitate putting it on. The inside dimensions 2 5/16" x 2 1/4".
This vintage carved bakelite clamp bracelet is 1 1/4" wide on the floral side, 2 3/8" interior length, and 1 11/16" wide. This bracelet is in excellent condition.
This vintage carved black bakelite pendant is 2 3/4" long by 1 7/8" wide. The chain is 16" long. It is 5/16" thick. This pendant and chain are in excellent condition.
Strum me a tune. This is a clear lucite and black bakelite banjo pin from 1940-1942 strung with gold colored strings and brass frets. Mker unknown.
It is 4" long and 1 7/8" wide.
Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry by Brunialti and Brunialti, v2. p. 230
Fabulous vintage French black lucite necklace in pristine condition. This is definitely a statement piece with the largest cat disk measuring 3" x 2 1/8" and the smaller disks measuring 2" x 1 1/2". Necklace measures 27".
30% will go to Fisher House. Big bold bakelite link 132 grams bracelet with one hammered copper charm by and signed: HANDMADE Mimi Dee; using real vintage antique 1" dark butterscotch pumpkin color bakelite (tested) cubes, fresh water pearls (real- never faux here!) and hand hammered copper by and signed by the artist...
The heart is 2 1/4" long by 2 1/8" wide plus the berries. This brings the total length of the pin to 3 1/2" in length. As you can see in the picture the wires are showing some wear. On the right side of the heart there appears a line with white shadow showing through the red. Considering it's age it has been well loved.
Art Deco necklace by Jacob Bengel
Germany
Circa - 1930
Necklace measures 18" when outstretched
Pendant - 1 7/8"
In very good vintage condition with only minor pitting on one or two chrome elements
Black is classic yet seductive, bold yet subtle. It is all the things that a woman is and more. This large early 1900s Bakelite mourning jade flower basket necklace sets the stage for an elegant walk through the history of style and the allure of "far from basic" black. This extra large Bakelite necklace is as refined and fabulously feminine. It just begs to be shown off. Scalloped frame holds this fine jade flower basket. The pendant measures 2 and 7/8" long by 2 and 1/8" wide...
Geometric design, deeply carved yellow bakelite bangle, c.1940's. It is in excellent condition and measures 2 1/2" in diameter and is 7/8" wide. Very compelling design and great looking!....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Fabulous heavy vintage Bakelite bangle in true black (did not start out as another color). Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed vintage and original. 1930s. Deeply carved in a classic Art Deco bubble
motif. 1 inch wide, just under 1/2 inch thick, and standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful creamy palest yellow ivory Bakelite bangle carved in a stylized bamboo form. Circa 1960. Tests positive for Bakelite. Super to wear alone or stack with other bangles. 7/8 inch wide, 7/16 inch thick,
and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. There are two scratches (shown in photo) which will not polish off but they are not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display
form is lifesize.
This bakelite heart pin with 12 cherries is definitely bakelite. The heart is 2 1/4" x 2 1/16" with the 12 cherries. The only thing not original to this pin is the wire. Everything else is excellent.
An Art Deco coral celluloid & brass flapper necklace from the 1920s. This original genuine 30-1/2" necklace features a further 4-1/4" central drop with a large 2" x 7/8" celluloid drop. The coral coloured tube beads are linked by brass chains and each celluloid link has brass caps...
A clip and belt buckle comprise this set.The center long green part is Bakelite, and the silver color metal supports pave rhinestones in an interesting pattern. The new adjustable lined ribbon belt (note the velcro) is removable if desired. This set is probably from the 1920's. Each of the three pieces measures 2 5/8" long and 1 5/8" at widest.
This vintage bakelite ivory colored bracelet has a great patina. It is designed with multi colored stones. It has a spring hinge. It is 3/4" wide x 3/8" thick by 2 1/16" inside diameter.
The matching clip on earrings are 15/16" in diameter.
These items are in excellent condition.