Bakelite buttons

Vintage Bakelite is making a big comeback and we've been seeing a lot of it at estate sales. Check out these photos of collectible Bakelite!

Bakelite is probably the most exciting plastic for every collector. Those who are not familiar with this early plastic will see it as simple modern and plain plastic. But if you look closer, well, better stick your nose to it, you will see (and yes, smell) the difference. Cut and carved Bakelite buckle To start with, Bakelite items are usually very old, and the preferred way of manufacturing included screws instead of glue. This may also help identify the material, but it also means the…

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Invented in 1907, Bakelite plastic was used to make a variety of objects such as kitchenware, telephones and radios. Bakelite buttons are collectible items not only because of their age, but because they often have unique patterns embossed in them. The buttons were popular in the 1930s and worn more for decoration ...

Over forty years ago, a physician purchased a red and black Bakelite clasp bracelet with a geometric Art Deco design. That was the beginning of a Bakelite collection that has grown to approximately 2,000 pieces of jewelry as well as 3,000 other objects, such as radios, buttons, and much more!

Bakelite Buttons found on eBay (sydney & jay)

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Sold at auction Bakelite Philadelphia Bracelet for sale in auction. Auction Number 2870B, Lot Number 73. Bid on similar items for sale at auction