Nov 18
2021
Art Deco Faturan, Bakelite Jewellery Necklace & Suite 1920’s, 109g, Fitted Box
A RARE SUITE OF FATURAN BAKELITE JEWELLERY IN DARK CHERRY AMBER COLOR, WHICH DATES FROM LATE C1920S, FITTED PRESENTATION BOX. BAKELITE CORPORATION TRAVELLERS SAMPLE IN STUNNING ORIGINAL ORDER! The suite of genuine tested dark cherry Bakelite consists of a long graduated beaded necklace, with original barrel and screw clasp, a pair of screw back earrings and 2 bangles. The total weight on offer exceeds 105.9 grams! As a commercial sample the suite is of exceptional quality and has been kept in its original green velvet fitted case. Fully Simi chrome tested, see photos? The items are described in detail below. The birth of Phenolic resin or Faturan Bakelite beads. Even though PF materials that could have been machined or turned into beads were being manufactured as early as 1910, specic mention of PFs for beads is not found in references until the early 1920s. Beads are specically mentioned as end products for PFs that were formulated for jewellery described include [added] substances such as sh scales and powdered mica to produce a shimmering effect… Waxes for the purpose of producing a cloudy amber effect, and dyes of many different colors for producing material suitable for beads and various novelties. In the mid-1920s, jewelry made from PFs appear from. A Bakelite® Corporation brochure of 1926 shows a triple string of beads. Consists of a string of 56 graduated dark cherry amber colored beads of graduating size and is complete with the addition of the original barrel and screw clasp. The necklace measures 28.0 in total length including clasp and each bead varies in size from 0.18 0.75 in diameter. The necklace weighs: 51.91 grams. It is highly likely that the necklace would have been presented unstrung, but have now been strung on red silk threads. Are a pair of matched large round beads pierced and drilled to accept period drop screw back white metal fittings. Each bead is over 0.75 in diameter and the earrings have a total drop of 2.5 including findings. Each earring weighs 5.75 grams including findings. Are superbly milled in a full unbroken circle and measure a 5.0 internal diameter and are 0.20 wide. Each bangle weighs 20.75 grams. Is the original green velvet fitted box with a plush green velvet and satin interior. It has been especially designed to present the items. It is in vintage condition 2 and shows fading to both exterior and slight foxing to the satin interior. It is structurally very sound and the original clasp is worn. The box has a lovely period patina. This item is in vintage condition 1/2. None of the elements are damaged and the clasps works well, although the metal work shows age related wear and minor darkening to some of the settings. The clips and clasps work well. The markings are fully visible to the rear. Please see detailed photos? All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned and is ready to wear. The condition of the box is above. We try to offer our buyers free P&P to. It is unlikely that the post office will accept claims for goods lost in transit so buyers can upgrade service prior to check out. Larger items will be sent by myhermes and will be charged appropriately. This is an economy service and can take between 5 – 56 days to arrive, depending upon location. It is only tracked to the port of entry in your Country. You may upgrade to tracked services by specifying Air Sure prior to check out. This is not suitable for. Please refer to listings for costing. This is clearly indicated in the listings. Items are described as honestly as possible and you should check that an item is suitable. Many of our items are unrepeatable and some of our items are offered through other channels and may be withdrawn ahead of the posted finish time. Large or high value item. Post code is FY5 1PG. We aim to respond within 24 hours. Please review our terms and conditions page for further information. Thank you, we appreciate your business. The item “ART DECO FATURAN, BAKELITE JEWELLERY NECKLACE & SUITE 1920’S, 109G, FITTED BOX” is in sale since Wednesday, September 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “t7nee” and is located in Lancashire. 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- Metal: Silver
- Sub-Type: Necklace
- Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
- Jewellery Department: Fine
- Brand: Unbranded
- Style: Beaded
- Type: Necklace/ Choker
Tags:109g, 1920s, bakelite, deco, faturan, fitted, jewellery, necklace, suite