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Big Chunky 1950s Early Plastic Extra Wide Bangle Bracelet Dark Red
Big Chunky 1950s Early Plastic Extra Wide Bangle Bracelet Dark Red -
This is a very large thick chunky 1950s-60s mid century dark red plastic bangle bracelet; looks and feels like old heavy bakelite but does not have the distinct odor of bakelite. Old, original and from an estate of a jewelry manufacturer. It is deeply recessed and has that look of early plastic/bakelite…..the kind of plastic that has the color baked into it rather than applied after manufacture. It has some light age wear. Size is 1 3/16″ wide across. Thickness is almost 5/16″. Diameter across the inside opening is 2 1/2″. The inside circumference is almost 7 1/2″ around. The outside circumference is 9 1/2″ around the outer edge. No chips or cracks. No repair. All original and very, very chunky. Lovely addition for any vintage plastic jewelry collection!
5 Pairs Vintage Marbled Green Kiwi Lime Bakelite Pierced Post Earrings
5 Pairs Vintage Marbled Green Kiwi Lime Bakelite Pierced Post Earrings - This is a group of tested and guaranteed bakelite earrings in marbled green kiwi lime color and large 1.18" size. They are from the 1970s to 1980s and have a lacquer finish. So, in order to test them properly we cut one extra earring and were able to smell the burnt electronic smell associated with bakelite. We also simichrome tested the inside. Additionally, the earring charred but did not melt when placed over fire. They are a lovely light medium kiwi lime green color with yellow marbling, somewhat more muted baeklite color than the photo could capture. Unknown if they were ever drilled. They have strong and securely glued backs with silverplated covers and posts and stainless butterfly catches. Any glue marks you may see in the enlarged photos are not eye noticeable when the earrings are worn on the ear. All are in excellent, condition. Old store stock from an establishment in business from the 1960s to 2005 and were stored away for decades. Lovely group of 10 pieces of vintage bakelite for you and yours! They are large colorful and showy!