All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #1033676 (stock #6348)
A vintage 1930s barbell-style hatpin in wonderful coral Bakelite (or Catalin). This pin consists of two 7/8" diameter hand-carved balls linked by a threaded brass pin. This unsigned pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #954411 (stock #6235)
A vintage c1930s apple juice celluloid or bakelite brooch with rhinestones. This 3-1/8 x 1-3/4" pin has a c-clasp, white stones and a central red rhinestone (replaced) inserted onto a gold-coloured layer; this lays on top of a white layer, which is on top of the transluscent apple juice bottom layer of the pin. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #775562 (stock #T 1636)
SOLD. Vintage brass rope framed open work figural celluloid oval pin marked DEPOSE FRANCE (patented in France) with trombone pin catch. Two celluloid layers of cut out detailed work create a 3D effect depicting a 19th century couple under a canopy in foreground and a fancy coach and coachman in background. You can even see her lace edged petticoat! The rope is darkened in areas, priced accordingly. Sold, no price, no info please
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #754989 (stock #5709)
An Art Deco green celluloid & rhinestone bangle circa 1930. This small but attractive vintage celluloid bangle measures 2-1/8" across the interior and is 3/16" wide. The green rhinestones are the older cut small table stones of that period. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, losses or damage. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1960 item #271096 (stock #T 694)
Marked Paris Truly Vintage Lea Stein Pin Figural Lady with 'Ivory' looking face and a Root Beer Champagne Glitter Half Moon for a hat or chapeau at 2 X 1.25". Not a Reproduction! In as found condition and will 'dust' and clean per collector's request. Fine working clasp. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #96892 (stock #bak110EX)
Cute little dog. This Bakelite brooch is carved (the white lines are light reflection and do not exist on the piece), painted, and with a painted glass eye. He is 1 3/4" from nose to tail and 1 3/8" ear to paw.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1960 item #96758 (stock #bak111KE)
Luscious red Bakelite bangle. Chunky, heavy and nicely carved. 1 5/8" wide, 2 1/2" inside diameter. The Bakelite is old. I think the bracelet may be recently carved.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #50059 (stock #41LGX)
This trio of carved Bakelite bangles is great worn is stack fashion. The green are translucent, the butterscotch is opaque.Each is 7/8" wide with a 1/4" straight wall.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #50055 (stock #17FX, 22D)
The brown Bakelite bracelet on the left has a nicely carved daisy pattern. 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" inside diameter. The brown marbled butterscotch ("Mississippi Mud") on the right is chunky and has a lighter colored inside demonstrating age. 3/4" wide, 3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #37477 (stock #31i)
While not a true set, these two match beautifully. Both are marbled with yellow, and the luscious green is more vivid than appears in the picture. The longer of the two necklace strands of carved graduated beads is 21" end to end. There is a 3 1/2" extension. The chunky uncarved bracelet is 7/8" wide with a 1/4" wall and a 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #34865 (stock #5060fx)
Beautifully and deeply carved Bakelite, this set was once a lighter melon color as the back of each piece demonstrates. The stiffened fabric belt (37") and can be used or easily replaced by another belt of choice. Buckle is 2 3/4" wide, 2 1/8" high. Pair of dress clips 1" wide, 1 3/4" high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #28575 (stock #80Jbx)
Beyond saying Bakelite and unusual, how do I describe this bracelet. The thin bottom layer appears to have been painted in a "leopard" pattern while the top layer is red-like brown in a beautifully carved floral pattern. It is intricate and delicate looking. Bottom layer has some slight hint of red in some places.5/8" wide, 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #18883 (stock #Bake77B)
This bracelet is a luscious tomato red. It is shiny, sleek, wide and marbled. 1 5/16" wide, 3/16" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #17707 (stock #Bak62L60)
With its continuous carved leaf pattern, this orange bangle has a presence! It is 1 7/16" wide with a straight wall and a 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #16099 (stock #78, 59, 79)
Cherry red and luscious, this bracelet has everything: good carving, extensive piercing, four flowerheads and leaves. 9/16" wide, 1/4" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter. #78IBX. $225. Deep green and shiny with nice deep carving in leaf pattern (SOLD). Inside slightly blueish in color. 3/4" wide, 1/4" wall 2 1/2" inside diameter. #59L60. SOLD. Butterscotch with slightly lighter inside color. Sleek and chunky with pineapple and leaf design that is nicely carved...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #13516 (stock #55i)
Carved and painted with a 3/8" wall, a 3/8" height, this Bakelite bracelet is great worn singly or in a group. 2 1/2" inside dimension. Flip side of the bracelet has the same design as that shown.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #12515 (stock #3090B)
Great carving in this floral motif clip. The back reveals that it was once olive in color, and time has turned it to a nice warm brown. The clip has a patent number, long, and difficult to read. 2 1/4" long, 1 1/2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #12437
Red leaf pattern, 9/16" wide, #58BX, SOLD. Dark green with butterscotch marble,pierced, 3/4" wide, deeply carved, #70G, $145. Butterscotch floral,5/8" wide, deeply carved, #68EX,SOLD. Red geometric pattern, 3/4" wide, #32FX, SOLD. Avacado with butterscotch marble, 5/8" wide,deeply carved, #71GX,SOLD. All five bracelets have 2 1/2" inside diameter and 1/4" wall.