Beautiful collector lot of three vintage Bakelite dress clips, each Simichrome tested and confirmed as Bakelite.
What makes this group especially interesting is how dramatically the colors change when illuminated. I am including a video in the listing showing the pieces under direct/backlighting so buyers can see the translucence and color variation for themselves.
Included:
1. Translucent Cherry Red Bakelite Dress Clip
Rich cherry-red color in normal lighting that becomes brilliantly translucent when held to a strong light. Features a curved sculptural shape with a contrasting vintage metal-tone center band.
Approx. 2¼" long
Approx. 0.4 oz
2. Deep Turquoise / Teal Blue Bakelite Dress Clip
Appears very dark in ordinary lighting but reveals a striking turquoise-blue / teal translucence when illuminated. Smooth curved geometric shape with subtle natural color variation within the Bakelite.
Approx. 2½" long
Approx. 0.7 oz
3. Carved Olive Green Floral Bakelite Dress Clip
Highly dimensional carved floral and leaf design. Presents as olive green in normal lighting but reveals beautiful burgundy-red / reddish-purple translucence with warmer amber tones when held to direct light. This is the most intricately carved piece in the group.
Approx. 2" long
Approx. 0.4 oz
Combined weight: approximately 1.5 oz
All three retain their original-style vintage metal dress clip mechanisms - the clips have rust and are NOT perfect..
These pieces have wonderful Art Deco / early-to-mid 20th century styling and would make an excellent addition to a Bakelite, vintage costume jewelry, or dress clip collection.
Please view the included video to see the dramatic translucence and color changes under light.
Actual combined item weight: approximately 1.5 oz
Estimated packed shipping weight: 6–8 oz
Each dress clip will be individually wrapped and cushioned to protect both the Bakelite and the vintage metal mechanisms during transit.
Buyer pays calculated shipping.
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