Art Deco dangly earrings featuring carved Bakelite beads suspended from 9ct gold chain and earrings wires.

Bakelite was an early resin made from plastic, developed by Leo Baekeland in 1907. Bakelite became popular in the 1920s to 1940s, it was popular due to the variations of colours and its durability.Bakelite’s range of colours were given names like Creamed Corn, Butterscotch, Egg Yolk, and Salmon. Today Bakelite is a popular collector's item.

ERA

Art Deco, 1920 - 1939

MEASUREMENTS

The earrings have a drop of 5.8cm / 2.3" and 1.1cm / 0.4" at the widest point.

CONDITION

Excellent antique condition.

SKU

3266