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  Bakelite page
Rare Bakelite yellow and orange dot bangle; dots protrude from the circular holes so light shows through; approximately 1" wide x 1/4" thick; a few places where glue is apparent and one small rough spot on the outside; otherwise fine condition.
Yellow Bakelite bangle with inlaid translucent orange dots; about 3/8" wide; inside diameter about 2-1/2"; there is a crack in the bracelet by one of the inlaid dots and some discoloration in the same place (see larger photo on html page); otherwise fine condition.
Two great Bakelite bangle bracelets--one in greenish yellow (slightly marbleized) and the other in a honey-amber color with brass accents; both are 3/4" wide and have an inside diameter of about 2-1/2"; each is in fine condition.
www.mschon.com /bakelitepg.html   (1565 words)

  
  Bakelite History
Bakelite is a sort of plastic material which was invented by the Belgian Leo Beakeland (1863 - 1944).  Leo Beakeland went to the USA as an immigrant in 1889.  He understood that the USA was a better country to make a career than Belgium.
The end on the patent on Bakelite was only one of the factors which contributed to the success of Bakelite and other plastics in consumer goods during the 1920s and 1930s.
Bakelite and other kinds of plastics were made for this task, they were cheap, became attractive substitutes for traditional materials, needed less hand labour than other materials and were beautiful as well.
www.mbzponton.org /valueadded/maintenance/bakelitehist.htm   (1622 words)

  
 Bakelite Jewelry   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bakelite was not only bought by people with little money, it was also accepted by the very rich.
Bakelite, as was mentioned earlier, was often used to imitate amber.
Bakelite releases a distinctive odor when warmed (smell it once and you won't forget it!) Also holding it under very warm water will also make the item release the tell-tale smell.
www.myantiquemall.com /AQstories/bakelite/Bakelite.html   (915 words)

  
 Bakelite Jewelry and Vintage Plastic
Bakelite leaves a yellow residue with simichrome, and has a distintive odor with hot water.
Bakelite bracelets and bangles have a distinctive clinking sound as they bump together on your wrist.
Creamed spinach bakelite and wood brooch and trio of bangles set.
www.michellesvintagejewelry.com /products/bakelite.html   (0 words)

  
 Bakelite & Lucite Purses, Handbags, Bangles, Bracelets, Hair Combs, Jewelry, Pins, Earrings @ Collectics Antiques ...
One of the finest deeply carved hinged vintage bakelite bracelets we've had in some time, in the rare fl bakelite color, is a new listing to the site and direct from a Santa Monica, CA estate collection of fine vintage bakelite, lucite, and plastics.
The color and marbling of the bakelite is very strong as is the carving, and it's a great width at approximately 1.125" wide and 2.75" in diameter.
Superb green to fl vintage 6 dot polka dot French bakelite bangle, with terrific bleed in at the points of the inset dots and measuring 3.25" in diameter and 0.5" wide.
www.collectics.com /bakelite_lucite.html   (2475 words)

  
 Bakelite and Plastics Page Nine - Barbara Wood - www.bwoodantique.com
Bakelite and Lucite donkey pin that is so adorable.
The bakelite is butterscotch with painted details, donkey is Lucite and the hat is wooden.
Nice old bakelite horse pin in butterscotch with brass hardware, glass eye and measures 3" x 2-1/2".
www.bwoodantique.com /bakelite9.htm   (293 words)

  
 Estate Jewelry, Costume, Bakelite on Trocadero
This beautiful milk chocolate brown carved bakelite pin is oval shaped and boasts an unusually large collection of deeply carved flowers and leaves.
This beautiful yellow carved bakelite pin is round shaped and boasts an unusually large collection of deeply carved flowers and leaves.
This strikingly different butterscotch carved bakelite pin is chunky and sharply carved with great detail and a boldly executed design dating to the 1940’s.
www.trocadero.com /directory/Estate_Jewelry:Costume:Bakelite10.html   (978 words)

  
 Bakelite Hylam,Reserch & Developments of Bakelite Hylam,Hydrabad,India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bakelite Hylam's prowess lies in its rigid quality control which subject there laminates to the toughest tests in the bussiness.
Bakelite Hylam's stronghold is built around a dedicated 1200 personnel team including some of the most talented scientists working in the largest thermoset Research and Development establishment In India.
It is herwe that Bakelite Hylam's scientists work relentlessly to usher in new products...newer material, the cater to requirements on an individual basis.
www.shyamelectricals.com /bakelite.htm   (370 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for bakelite   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bakelite P. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology...
Bakelite P. name of synthetic resin used as plastic.
Bakelite Trade name (coined by its inventor US chemist Leo Baekeland) for a thermosetting plastic used for insulating purposes and in making paint.
www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=Bakelite   (658 words)

  
 Bakelite. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
It was used as a substitute for hard rubber, amber, or celluloid; for insulating electrical apparatus (since it is a nonconductor); and for the manufacture of certain machinery gears, phonograph records, and many other articles useful and ornamental and as diverse in character as buttons, billiard balls, pipestems, and umbrella handles.
Bakelite is a condensation polymer of formaldehyde and phenol.
In practice, the phenol and formaldehyde are first polymerized to a small extent by using the proper choice of catalyst and temperature.
www.bartleby.com /65/ba/Bakelite.html   (270 words)

  
 So what is Bakelite ? ... The Facts
Bakelite, was discovered by accident in 1907 by a Belgian born chemist, Dr Leo Baekeland(1863-1944).
Bakelite formed part of the casing of the bouncing bombs used by the R.A.F.during their bombing raids on the Dutch dams.
Bakelite was used widely on many of the luxury liners crossing the Atlantic during the 1930's.
bakelite_world_2001.tripod.com /itsbakeliteyouknow/id12.html   (1203 words)

  
 CD Baby: BAKELITE 78: It's A Sin   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bakelite 78 the band was born to bring them back to life.
Robert Rial's choice of instruments in his new group reflected the era of Bakelite 78's repertoire- tenor guitar, tenor banjo and stand up megaphone, used to better emulate the singing style of classic 'pre-microphone era' singers.
Bakelite 78 played their first in a long series of Friday night shows in April of 2004.
cdbaby.com /cd/bakelite78   (1210 words)

  
 Vintage Bakelite & Plastic Jewelry at The Family Jools
Although bakelite hat pins were very popular in the 1930s and 40s, the presence of Aurora Borealis rhinestones in this one makes me think it is a later vintage (60s?).
Thick rootbeer bakelite ends, each embellished with a large AB rhinestone, unscrew to adorn your hat (or coat, or whatever!).
Four of the translucent applejuice bakelite sections are patterned, the other four sections are embellished with rhinestones (some new).
www.familyjools.com /Plastics/plastics.html   (389 words)

  
 Bakelite Bracelets
and superchunky, opaque marbled greenish-bluemoon with lemony marbling Bakelite bangle.
Heavily dimensionally carved with a rope motif, with alternating lobes carved with rippling stripes.
Chunky translucent Butterscotch heavily and dimensionally carved Bakelite bangle.
plasticfantastic.com /search.cgi?find=BB[^S]&title=Bakelite+Bracelets   (1299 words)

  
 IT'S BAKELITE YOU KNOW !!!! ( WWW.BAKELITEMAN.COM )
Hi, I'm Jools K Zauscinski and I was born in the East end of London, Stepney Green to be precise...
Laid by the Chairman of Bakelite Ltd, a certain Mr.
I bought a small Crawfords Biscuit sample tin, 1930's for £1.00, which was packed with all odds and ends, this little treasure trove included a Chrome and Celluloid/Bakelite?Scottie dog on a sailing boat pin, A celluloid bar pin with three clogs, from Holland, one salmon pink handbag manicure set..4pc urea 1930's....
bakelite_world_2001.tripod.com   (0 words)

  
 Bakelite, Lucite & Plastic Beads from Estate Beads
Bakelite was invented in 1909 and was used to make many items including jewelry.
Bakelite round beads in a dark green color with yellow marbling.
Bakelite round beads in a green color with yellow marbling.
www.estatebeads.com /plastic.php   (799 words)

  
 eBay Guides - Bakelite Catalin All you need to know Testing
Bakelite was generally only used for electrical appliances, handles on pots and coffee pots, etc. because it will not melt.
Bakelite was invented in 1907 and Catalin came around in 1928.
Bakelite is a thermoset plastic made out of formaldehyde, phenol and a filler to make the product stronger and cheaper; usually wood, rags, cotton, and sometimes asbestos.
reviews.ebay.com /Bakelite-amp-Catalin-All-you-need-to-know-Testing_W0QQugidZ10000000000748322   (1037 words)

  
 DICE: BAKELITE
Bakelite is a synthetic resin chemically formulated and named after its Belgian inventor, Chemist L.H.Baekeland c.1909.
After bakelite and the introduction of so many other plastics and composition materials it was easy to confuse them all.
Heat a needle until it is red hot and then pick an inconspicuous place on the piece to stick the needle in.
www.dicecollector.com /diceinfo_bakelite.html   (554 words)

  
 Bakelite antiques collectibles articles and information
BAKELITE was developed by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1907 and was originally intended as an insulator for electricity, and is not quite 100 years old.
Cocktail shakers, some accentuated with Bakelite, Bakelite napkin rings, drink stirrers, fruit knives, etc., were all part of the scene - the streamlined Bakelite radio playing popular songs of the day.
We advise collectors of Antique and Vintage Bakelite items for their home, to buy what gives them pleasure and don’t be afraid to set an eclectic table — utensils and flatware do not have to match nor do they have to be the same color.
www.antiqueweb.com /articles/bakelite.html   (621 words)

  
 Bakelite radio page
It is unusual for its tuning eye, rare in a bakelite cabinet, and thumb wheel tuning.
The material is not bakelite but "Durez" made similarly to bakelite but due to the extreme heat and pressure involved only came in fl.
This is a fine example of bakelite use in an early radio cabinet design.
www.decoradios.com /bakelite/bakelite.htm   (1759 words)

  
 Bakelite
Bakelite is used for several components of the Model "A" Ford, including of course the distributor head and cap, several other elements in the electrical system, the 1930-31 horn button, and a few additional, unrelated uses such as for the Landau Iron spacers of the Sport Coupe and Cabriolet.
Bakelite was hailed for its versatility in industrial applications.
Bakelite was notably valued for its electrical insulation properties.
www.modelatrader.com /maffi/maffibakelite.html   (813 words)

  
 Fantasy Jewels Archives,Estate Jewelry,Costume,Bakelite Directory
This Bakelite brooch is carved (the white lines are light reflection and do not exist on the piece), painted, and with a painted glass eye.
Beautifully and deeply carved Bakelite, this set was once a lighter melon color as the back of each piece demonstrates.
Carved and painted with a 3/8" wall, a 3/8" height, this Bakelite bracelet is great worn singly or in a group.
www.fantasyjewels.com /catalog/Archives:Estate_Jewelry:Costume:Bakelite.html   (448 words)

  
 Bakelite Bangles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is a exquisite and rare carved spool shaped banana colored bakelite bangle.  It measures 3/4" W and 2 1/2"ID and 3 "OD.
Six dot bakelite bangles, one in red and one in green with cream dots.
Fabulous set of 4 bakelite slicers in butterscotch, apricot and dark blue.  They all measure  2 1/2" ID and 3/8"W.  Fabulous colors.
www.susannahscombs.com /Bakelite1.html   (556 words)

  
 Leo Hendrik Baekeland
One of the earliest synthetics that transformed the material basis of modern life was Bakelite, a polymeric plastic made from phenol and formaldehyde.
Leo Hendrik Baekeland (1863–1944) invented Bakelite in 1907, and his inventive and entrepreneurial genius also propelled him into several other new chemical technological ventures at the turn of the 20th century.
Bakelite, though relatively expensive, was soon found to have many uses, especially in the rapidly growing automobile and radio industries.
www.chemheritage.org /classroom/chemach/plastics/baekeland.html   (552 words)

  
 Bakelite - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formed by the reaction under heat and pressure of phenol and formaldehyde, generally with a wood flour filler, it was the first plastic made from synthetic components.
In 1993 Bakelite was designated a ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its significance as the world's first completely synthetic plastic.
Bakelite is mistakenly used as a term for most vintage guitar parts made of nylon, generally 6/6 Dupont and Monsanto brands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bakelite   (748 words)

  
 Bakelite Jewelry and Vintage Plastic
Bakelite leaves a yellow residue with simichrome, and has a distintive odor with hot water.
Bakelite bracelets and bangles have a distinctive clinking sound as they bump together on your wrist.
Creamed spinach bakelite and wood brooch and trio of bangles set.
michellesvintagejewelry.com /products/bakelite.html   (157 words)

  
 Bakelite Jewelry|Bakelite Bracelets|Bakelite Bangles|Celluloid Jewelry|Lucite/Bake Lite|Bakelitejewelry
Bakelite bracelets,Bakelite bangles, Bakelite necklaces, celluloid bracelets, celluloid necklaces, chunky bakelite bracelets, carved bakelite bangles, chunky celluloid bracelets, celluloid bangles, bakelite and rhinestone brooches, lucite bangles, lucite necklaces and other great collectible Bakelite and lucite jewelry.
This beautiful Bakelite cross necklace is a moving and intriguing tribute of reverent devotion, faith and love.
Miriam only used the Bakelite during this period when metal was used for the patriotic war effort and the countries that produced the crystals and stones were under siege.
sassyclassics.com /bakelite.htm?OVRAW=bakelite&OVKEY=bakelite&...   (5652 words)

  
 BAKELITE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Formed by the reaction under heat and pressure of phenol and formaldehyde, generally with a wood flour filler, it was used for its nonconductive and heat-resistant properties in radio and telephone casings and electrical insulators.
Bakelite Corp. was formed in 1922 from General Bakelite Co., Condensite Corp. and Redmanol Co. The company was acquired by Union Carbide and Carbon Corp. in 1938.
The "Bakelite" resin, as thus produced for distribution to the trade, would soften on heating and it could be dissolved, but, on further heating, it set into a permanently hard and insoluble substance, which was strong, which had excellent insulating properties.
whoinventedthis.com /inventions/bakelite.html   (6935 words)

  
 eBay - Bakelite   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bakelite is a branded material developed in the year 1907-1909 by Dr Leo Baekeland.
The first version of bakelite was very dark in color due to low refinement in processes and the necessity of additives to provide sturdiness.
Bakelite jewelry such as bakelite bangles and intricate pins that come in multiple colors tend to be most valuable.
popular.ebay.com /ns/Misc+A-B/Bakelite.html   (358 words)

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