Rhinestone Rainbow: More Bakelite, Lucite and Plastic

Bakelite and Lucite (Page 2)

Bakelite and Lucite pieces, primarily from the 1940s and maybe 1950s. Please click on the thumbnail JPEG to see a larger image.


	B10240	"Pineapple" Bakelite Buckle -- I guess this is a buckle -- it's composed of two pieces that hook together in the back. But I can't figure out how you'd attach a solid belt to it -- there are no other bars on the back! A macrame belt would work nicely with it -- the holes could be used to thread the macrame rope through. Anybody else have any ideas, please email me! It's a nicely-carved piece, though, and I had to get it! A few minor scratches and chips around the holes. 3" tall, 2-1/2" wide. $45
	B10604	Lucite and Wood Bird Pin -- this BIG pin is featured in the new book "Wooden Jewelry and Novelties," by Mary Jo Izard. Riveted "C" clasp pin, over- and undercarving; underpainting in white on the tips of the feathers. 3-1/2" across. $95
	B10700	Bakelite Two-Piece Buckle -- Cherry red, nicely carved. Measures 3-1/2" across. Smell positive for Bakelite. $45
	B10134	30s Bakelite Deco 2-Piece Buckle -- Splendid! Nicely sculpted. The metal parts (on back) are a bit discolored, as you'd expect. The back says "Patent No. 1965116 -- this patent number was issued in 1934 (this doesn't mean the entire buckle was made in that year, but I'm betting it was close!) Overall, the buckle, when fastened, measures 2-3/4" x 2". Will accommodate a belt that is 1-1/4". $38
	B10047	Cherry Red Bakelite Buckle -- this is a nicely carved piece. A light "patina" of scratches, as you would expect from a piece that was loved -- but mostly only visible if tilted to the light. Measures about 2-5/8" wide. Metal pieces have dulled with age. $28

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