ECLECTICA Plastics, pg 1

	We don't have a clue what sort of plastic this is but it is heavy and chunky and just fabulous! Faceted plastic bracelet has embedded clear rhinestones all around it and the wall is one half inch deep. View from the top. Inside diameter is 2.5 inches and the bracelet is 1 1/8 inches wide. View from the side. Looks like cherry amber but we don't think it is. We don't know the age and think the material might be Lucite but no matter, it is one stunning bracelet! Weighs 74 grams. Heavy! Order "8A4-215ambr," $48.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Nice vintage Bakelite bracelet with free earrings is 1 1/8 inches wide and guaranteed old genuine Bakelite and tests well and easily. Matching clip earrings are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and don't test as well as the bracelet. If they aren't Bakelite like the bracelet, they surely are a great match! Another view under interior lighting. Inside diameter of bracelet is 1 9/16th inches. There is one small flea bite in the wall of the bracelet and we have magnified it here. Looks far worse in the photo and we cannot even see it without magnification. Order "8A-216Bakelite," $60.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Adorable vintage Bakelite Scotty dog has a glass eye and a wire collar. He has an embedded C clasp and measures 2 3/8 inches long and he was involved in a feud back in the 1930's. "Helen L" gave him as a gift to "A Phil" but obviously the friendship ended since someone scratched out the names that were etched into the back. If only Scotty could talk... Order "8A-803scotty," $60.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Darling bulldog, possibly French bulldog pin is made of end of day swirled plastic, probably celluloid. He's hand cut and nicely dimensional and while we feel the red rhinestone eye is original, the clear stones in his color appear newer to us. we'll leave him as found in an old Florida estate. The original back with C clasp is intact and working and we will gently clean this piece if requested by the new owner. Measures about 2 .25 inches from tip of nose to hind foot. Order "8A-076bulldog," $45.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Simply stunning, openwork carved Bakelite bird and flowers, this beautiful clip measures 2 5/8 inches long. The carving detail is very fine, right down to the feathers on the bird's back on this beautiful black Bakelite clip. Another view here. Clip is screwed into back and has the 1927 patent number of 1652188. View the back. Very special piece with much more detail than shows in our photos. Order "8A-504clip," $110.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Contemporary juicy red plastic bracelet is loaded full blown roses and foliage. Stack it up with your vintage bakelite, wear with an armful of plastic or let it stand alone. Another view. Large bracelet measures 2.75 inches across the inside diameter and the wall is 1 3/8 inch tall and about 3/8th inch thick. View from the top. Order "8A-801redroses," $36.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Large Bakelite cameo features a lovely lady in Edwardian dress. Bakelite base is carved and measures 2 5/16 tall by 1 7/8 inches wide. The oval centerpiece may be Celluloid or Lucite or Bakelite. There is one small area about one o'clock where. there is a slight mark on the surface. You can see this in the photo View from the side. Old original embedded pin back. Lovely vintage piece for your cameo or vintage plastics collection. Order "8ASLC-901bake," $85.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Orange and black cuff bracelet is perfect for Halloween or any time you want a flash of color on your wrist. Notice how the edges flare slightly. Makes for a comfy and stylish fit! Another view here. This plastic and rhinestone bangle will fit most wrists except very small ones. Measures 1 1/2 inches wide by about 2 1/2 inches across. Order "HM8-403cuff," SOLD.
	Large orange Bakelite dress clips were at one time attached with a chain. Each carved clip measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Note the clips and the eyelets are screwed into the backs, ready to attach with a chain if you wish. View back. There is a small chip on the edge and you can see it in the photos if you look carefully but no one else will ever notice. Guaranteed vintage. Order "8A-802clip," $65.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Wide and chunky plastic link necklace is 19 inches long and 1/25 inches wide. View closer detail and size comparison. Wear it as is, hang charms or a single medallion for a forward fashion look this season. Order "3C8-263blinks, $32.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Over-dyed and hand carved, this vintage Bakelite bangle is 2 5/8 inches inside diameter and perfect to wear stacked with an arm full of Bakelite. Full view from top. Floral, leaves and tendrils and are carved on both sides. View the carving closer. Visible with a loupe are normal light, small scratches as you would expect, commensurate with the age of this lovely vintage bangle. Order "8A-506bangle," SOLD.
	Wide black cuff bracelet with embedded clear rhinestone heart is 1 3/4 inches wide and should fit most wrists from 6 to 7 inches. View the back. Contemporary boutique stock. Order "8VAL-536bkhart," $40.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Large Bakelite hoop earrings have pretty cross hatched carving on the front. Carved sections are about one inch long. Another view here. One clip back is shinier than the other but both appear matched and secure. 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Order "8A-508BKL," $35.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Perfect for the small wristed lady, this laminated plastic cuff bracelet purchased in France has a layer of lace enclosed within. Possibly Lea Stein. Pretty swirl design is best for a 5 to 6 1/2 inch wrist. Unsigned. Order 8C-lacecuff," $45.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here. More Bracelets? Click here!
	Pair of dark apple juice or amber Bakelite clips have a slight transparency. Softly curved, the tops have carved facets that catch the light. View from the top. Each is about 1 3/4 inches long. View the back and curved sides. Nice on the corners of a neckline, a pocket or lapel. Guaranteed vintage! Order "8A-512pair," $60.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	I've enjoyed this orange and black vintage button necklace for many years. With the chain extender, it is 25 inches long and it's very easy to wear under a collar. The largest buttons are about 1 1/8th inches in diameter. View closer. Looks great with a t-shirt in the summer or for fall and Halloween. Every time I wear it, people are always attracted to this whimsical necklace. View closest detail. Order "8A-804buttoneck," $38.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Huge clear Lucite cubes accent black spheres with smaller black and silver tone beads on this dramatic and attention grabbing necklace that measures 28 inches long. Another view. The largest Lucite cube is one inch and our photos are not full size. This necklaces is much bigger than it looks in these photos. View size comparison. View detail closer. Sophisticated, large showy jewelry from the opulent Eighties! Order "8B3-526cubes," SOLD.
	Hard to find Bakelite set with two dress clip pins and matching screw earrings. Color reminds me of a caramel apple and each piece is accented with brass "piping" that is carved into the backs so it is flush with the piece and will not catch on anything. Great workmanship. See the backs here. 2 Dress clips each measure 1 5/8 inches long. Earrings measures 5/8 inches in diameter. Guaranteed old. Order "8A-092clipset," $75.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Chic little black Bakelite and clear rhinestone scarf slide measures only 1 1/4 inches long by 5/8 inch high. Slide the ends of your scarf through it or slip it on a necklace or ribbon for a great retro look. Rhinestones are shiny and perfect. View it from the side. Order "8A-805scarfslide," $20.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	HUGE darling pair of Bakelite black-eyed susans are really very large buttons but they have a flat back, pierced (shank) that makes them perfect to be made into wonderful earrings - stung onto a pin back or even beading wire. Of course, they are great buttons if you aren't interested in having them converted. Each measures almost 2 INCHES in diameter and the petals are curved. Another view. Terrific, vintage 1930's! Order "8A-800bes," $39.00 for the pair. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Six the hard way! Pair of old pins on black Lucite made to resemble a pair of dice with double threes. Each measures just over an inch square. View the backs. Perfect to wear when you go to the casino. Light surface wear shows up worse in the photo than in person but price reflects. Order "8B-758treys," $18.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Butterscotch, twisted rope design earrings measure 1 1/4 inches in diameter. One clip is not as tight as the other. An easy fix if you would like to buy these nice vintage Bakelite clips as is. Another view here. Price reflects loose clip. Order "8A-510bhoops," $18.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Plastic faux tortoise shell necklace is adorned with rhinestones on the front. Best for a small neck up to 14 inches, this choker style necklace is worn by flexing and splitting the end pieces. Unsigned, although the necklace came from France. Probably dates to the early 1970's. View close up of rhinestone center piece here. Order "8A-800trtneck," $38.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Tube shaped root beer Bakelite bangle embedded with brass pins with floral tops. 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, 3/8 inch. It's is interesting to look from the side and see the pins anchoring the studs into the Bakelite! Guaranteed Vintage, not new. Order "8A-507BK," $38.00. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here.
	Plastic black cameo necklace with plastic chain. I am not sure exactly what type of phenyl plastic this is but it's a charming addition to a lady's jewelry box! Cameo measures 2 1/8 inches square and the plastic chain which does not have a clasp measures 24 inches long. View close up from side here. Order "8A-bpcamnk1," SOLD. To ORDER, scroll to the bottom of the page or click here. For more Cameo Jewelry, click here.
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