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Heavily Carved Art Deco Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
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This Bakelite bangle is superbly carved, with alternating waves and "pineapple" type carving. This deeply carved design is stunning and oh, so very Art Deco. The color of this bangle is a pinkish-brown, and I am betting that underneath the yellow patina, the true color was once pink-purple. Time has given the bangle a gorgeous yellow patina, turning it to a rich, warm shade of pinkish brown. The carving is superb and must have been done by a master artist! The bangle is 15/16" wide and ¼" thick. The inner diameter is 2-1/2". Bakelite collectors know that carved bangles are valued on how deeply and expertly done the carving is- this bangle has truly gorgeous, well defined carving! The piece is in terrific condition, with no chips, cracks, fractures, burn marks, or hot needle marks. Tested positive as Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde or phenolic resin) using Simichrome and warm water. For more info on Bakelite testing facts and myths, please click the "me" icon next to my Ebay ID name. I am lucky to have a father who was a polymer chemist and specialist for the Xerox Corp. for over 35 years. My father is one of the nation's foremost specialists on polymers, and he helps me to identify vintage plastics- I guarantee this bangle to be vintage Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde or phenolic resin). This is not Lucite, Celluloid, "Fakelite," French Bakelite, or any other type of new polymer. It is not a newly constructed piece made from vintage Bakelite stock. I have been selling some of my Bakelite jewelry collection so that I can buy more Bakelite and Celluloid buttons. Please take a look at the other Bakelite bracelets that I have up on Ebay this week, and please feel free to email with any questions.
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