Bakelite Red Bow Brooch w.Dangling Red Cherries
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Description
For exact dimensions please refer to the attached dimensions sheet. Bakelite was an early plastic resin, developed by Leo Baekeland in 1907. Originally used for industrial purposes thanks to its ability to withstand heat, molded Bakelite and its cast cousin, Catalin, made the jump to costume jewelry in the 1920s and had their heyday in the 1930s and ’40s.Costume-jewelry manufacturers were attracted to Bakelite for numerous reasons. First, it was hard enough to cut and polish, which made it a terrific choice for everything from brooches to beads to bracelets, its most popular application. Techniques ranged from scratching the surface lightly in repeated or decorative patterns to outright carving. Some carved pieces have deep valleys and furrows; others sport patterns that suggest the outside of a pineapple or the facets of a jewel.
Condition
Excellent Condition.
This is a historical piece. Condition is consistent with age.
This is a historical piece. Condition is consistent with age.
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Bakelite Red Bow Brooch w.Dangling Red Cherries
Estimate $50 - $200
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