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ConditionPre-owned condition note:Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. Blue painted details show some loss/wear. Surface wear and aged residue or discoloration are visible around some of the raised floral settings. Bracelet has not been restored or repainted. Please review all photos carefully.DescriptionVintage Tested Bakelite Floral Bangle BraceletBeautiful and unusual vintage bangle featuring a translucent olive/chartreuse green Bakelite bracelet body with raised white floral decorations accented in turquoise blue.The green bracelet body has tested positive as Bakelite.The floral decorations are separate dimensional pieces rather than painted decoration applied directly to the bracelet. They appear to sit within shallow recessed areas in the exterior of the bangle. Aged material can be seen around portions of the floral settings, which may be original adhesive or filler.The floral pieces themselves have not been separately material-tested, so they are not being represented as Bakelite.One especially interesting construction feature is the beveled interior opening. The inner edge is deliberately angled/sloped instead of having a simple straight-cut wall, giving the bracelet a sculpted profile.The Bakelite color varies beautifully with the light, ranging from olive green to chartreuse and yellow-green.Measurements* Bracelet width: approximately 11.7 mm
* Raised flower: approximately 7.6 mm
* Please see photos for additional bracelet measurementsCondition
This bracelet shows normal vintage wear consistent with age.There is visible wear and loss to portions of the turquoise-blue painted detailing on the flowers. Some surface wear and aged residue/discoloration are visible around the recessed floral settings.The bracelet has not been repainted, restored, aggressively polished, or altered.Please enlarge and review all photographs carefully. Photos are considered part of the condition description.Identification* Bracelet body tested positive as Bakelite
* Floral elements have not been separately tested
* Unsigned
* No maker’s mark found
* Exact maker unknown
* Exact date unknown
* Acquired from an estate collection containing a large assortment of vintage Bakelite and other jewelryA very interesting piece for collectors of Bakelite, vintage plastics, floral costume jewelry, and unusual vintage bangles.item specificsType: Bracelet
Style: Bangle
Department: Women
Material: Bakelite
Main Stone: No Stone
Color: Green
Secondary Color: White / Blue
Closure: Slip On
Signed: No
Vintage: Yes
Handmade: Unknown
Brand: Unbranded
Country of Origin: Unknown
Era: Vintage / Mid-20th Century, if offers that broad choice
