Vintage bakelite (catalin) bead necklace, Art Deco period.
Necklace is composed of graduated oval beads in warm amber / butterscotch tones with natural color variation. Beads show typical internal flow lines consistent with early catalin production. Strung on original-style knotted cord.
Material has been tested and identified as bakelite (phenolic resin). Not amber.
• Period: circa 1920s–1940s
• Material: Bakelite / Catalin
• Total weight: approx. 88 grams
• Bead shape: oval, graduated
• Color: amber / honey / cognac tones
• Condition: good vintage condition, light surface wear and patina consistent with age
• No cracks or repairs observed
A solid and collectible example of early plastic jewelry from the Art Deco era. Suitable for collectors of bakelite, vintage jewelry, or period costume pieces.
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