1930's Baby Bracelet Cherry Red Carved Bakelite Tested

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CHERRY RED BAKELITE BABY BRACELET1930'S CARVED BRACELET! Bought @ 2001 Art Deco Antique Show Saratoga, CA! RARE OPPORTUNITY ! Almost Impossible to Find This Item Anyw For Sale! I Paid over $500 for this Collector's Item almost 8 Years Ago. Baby Bracelets are the most sought after Bakelite Collectible. This one is the Creme' de la Creme' of Bakelite Baby Bracelets. Width of Bracelet is a Full inch. Highly intricate & deeply carved High Relief designs show off the Rarest & Most Consummate Example of Art Deco Artistry & History. You can see in pix of bracelet on the arm how the light picks up an almost translucent beauty & High Shine of an Exceptional Collector Piece. Simichrome Tested for Positive Confirmation of Authentic Vintage 1930's Bakelite, & Baby Bracelet bought @ Antique Show in Saratoga, California from a Reputable & Well Known Bakelite Dealer out of San Francisco, California. As you can see in the pix, I am able to wear this bracelet, & it is truly an enchanting experience. The Key is getting the small opening over one's full hand. My hand measures 4" Wide @point w thumb bottom is, 6" wrist, & I am very small boned. However, t are simple tricks to sliding bakelite on, like putting a cut pantyhose foot or kneehigh over one's hand & then sliding the bracelet over that smooth surface. 1930's Carved Cherry Red Bakelite Baby Bracelet Measures 7 1/4" insideMeasures 2 5/16" inside diameter (just about @ 2 1/4")Measures 1" WideMeasures 8 3/4" around outsideMeasures 1/4" Thick @ fattest point in CenterWeighs .75 oz and/or 23.33 gramsPerfect MINT VINTAGE Condition - No Cracks, Chips, or Crazing Bakelite should never be exposed or stored in a window or direct sunlight, except when worn, or submersed in harsh chemicals like chlorine or most dishwashing soaps, as it will dry out the old plastic & cause it to lose its supple resilience & lustre. I do not polish vintage items, I prefer to leave the original patina. I can provide a nice polishing to any purchased piece upon request. T is an even dark patina overall on the Charms in this bracelet, & it maintains a decent shine even unpolished. No cracks or disturbances to bracelet. Deep Cherry Red is the Color, no orange tint. Remarkable Quality! BUY IT NOW wins this exceptional piece of quality Bakelite Jewelry. I do combine shipping, .50Â¢ each additional item purchased within 5 days and paid on same invoice. Higher shipping cost applies. Since shipping is determined by weight, & to allow for additional items in addition to heaviest weight. I accept money orders, personal checks (with a hold until bank clears), & Paypal. Payment due within 5 days of close of auction. High bidder to pay $5.50 S/H, for Priority Mail, or $3.75 for USPS Airmail (shipping to Canada & Australia same as US 1st Class) , which includes delivery confirmation. All sales, as in any auction, are final. If this is not acceptable to you, please don't bid. I'll attempt to describe item as I see it, of course flaws, wear or slight damage may be a part of vintage items, & I will disclose this information. If you have questions or concerns, please email them to me prior to your bidding. I am not responsible for uninsured items. Insurance is always an option on my invoice. Insurance will be adjusted & determined, if requested, upon FINAL VALUE at bidding end. International payments accepted through Paypal only. International Buyers - will mail USPS First Class International Mail $8.50 no insurance available. If insurance is needed I believe we can obtain Global Priority for around $28.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! Have a fabulous day.... read more

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