Description: Offered for sale is this gorgeous reverse carved 1" vintage dichromatic Bakelite Bracelet with a 3/8" thick "domed" shape. The bracelet has been restored to its original clear color. The inside edge of the bracelet is decorated with two lovely flower bouquets on opposing sides of the bracelet. Branch and leaf carvings connect the two bouquets. Based on the patina and the design of the carvings, I'm thinking the bracelet is from the 1940's or perhaps even earlier. The bracelet is dichromatic, meaning the bracelet will show different colors depending on the angle the bracelet is held to the light. This bangle goes from clear to a light green or gold color. The bracelet has a 2.5" interior diameter and weighs a chunky 67 grams. It is in excellent restored condition and its authenticity was confirmed using Simichrome polish pre-restoration. (See photo #10) No chips, cracks or other occlusions were noted. I decided to refurbish this bracelet as its patina had aged to the point where the lovely floral bouquets had become obscured by the dark orange patina (See photo #10)NOTE: As part of the refurbishment process, surface dirt and the discoloration of Bakelite that occurs as it oxidizes from exposure to sunlight is removed. Sunlight not only causes the color of the Bakelite to change (often to a darker shade) but sunlight also draws the chemical that reacts to the Simichrome polish in Bakelite to the surface. When testing with Simichrome polish, this chemical (pheno-formaldehyde) is what causes the chemical reaction that changes the pink color of the Simichrome polish to a nicotine yellow which indicates a positive result for Bakelite. So until the bracelet has been exposed to sunlight for some period of time, the bracelet will not test positive with Simichrome polish. Feel free to review our feedback from previous Bakelite buyers, and their thoughts on our customer service and their Bakelite purchases:)This item is sold with a Full 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!! Free U.S. Shipping!!
Price: 209.99 USD
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-21T22:12:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bracelet
Style: Bangle
Material: Bakelite
