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Title: Vintage 1930s Celluloid Cherry Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace - 56cm / 85g

Description:Rare Graduated Faceted Celluloid Beads - Warm, Luminous, and Collectible. UV-Reactive Celluloid Brilliance - For the Bakelite-Era Collector.A beautiful and substantial vintage necklace, dating to the 1930s-1940s, composed of large graduated faceted beads made from early plastic, most likely celluloid, in a glowing cherry amber hue. The beads range in size from approx. 18mm to 33mm in diameter, strung on original red thread with a modern lobster clasp. The material exhibits strong blue-white fluorescence under UV light, consistent with authentic vintage celluloid. The translucent quality and internal swirls give a stunning glass-like or cherry amber appearance, typical of early 20th-century Art Deco fashion jewelry. A fantastic collector's piece for lovers of vintage plastics and Bakelite-era design. Specifications: Length: approx. 56 cm (22 inches) Bead sizes (graduated): Largest: ~33 mm Medium: ~27 mm Smallest: ~18 mm Weight: approx. 85 grams

Date/Period: 1930s-1940s

Materials:vintage celluloid

Dimension:Specifications: Length: approx. 56 cm (22 inches) Bead sizes (graduated): Largest: ~33 mm Medium: ~27 mm Smallest: ~18 mm Weight: approx. 85 grams

Reserve: $200.00

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Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. No cracks or repairs. A few beads have minor natural scuffs or internal swirl patterns from manufacturing, adding to the vintage charm.

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Vintage 1930s Celluloid Cherry Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace - 56cm / 85g

Name: Vintage 1930s Celluloid Cherry Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace - 56cm / 85g
SKU: 235845820
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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