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3 Art Deco Bakelite Slabs Butterscotch Jewelry Making Crafts Necklace Bracelet Earrings Repurpose Parts
One group lot of 3 early 1930s to 1940s marbled butterscotch bakelite slab chunks for jewelry making, crafting, necklaces, earrings, bracelets etc... They are from an old, old estate and were originally used for antique bakelite radio cases. All are simichrome tested and Guaranteed to be old, original, authentic bakelite. All have that look, feel and color that you only find on true Art Deco bakelite. The butterscotch color and deep and well pronounced. Each chunk is 4.18" tall north to south by 2.5" wide across east to west and measures 1/8" thick. They have some surface age scratches. All are excellent condition. The marbling is noticeable in lighting. Hard to find early high quality large chunky bakelite slabs for anyone making vintage bakelite jewelry.
5 Pairs Vintage Cherry Red Bakelite Pierced Post Earrings
5 Pairs Vintage Cherry Red Bakelite Pierced Post Earrings - This is a group of tested and guaranteed bakelite earrings in cherry red 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 deep cherry red color, much truer red 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!