The bakelite jewelry book

Glossy gold with black bakelite length 17 inch choker. Shultz bakelite jewelry schiffer book for collectors. Originally published in 1988, before the proliferation of phoney reproductions began. She guides the reader through the techniques and decorative patterns that are used by the shultzs, and introduces a workable terminology to describe them. History of bakelite jewelry bakelite jewelry was most popular during the art deco period, which began in 1909 and lasted until the 1940s. Terrible packing by amazon just loose in a large box, so the corners of the book got damaged. The value of bakelite depends on the piece, and the demand for specific collectibles is an everchanging thing. Vintage carved bakelite jewelry, from the great style era of the 1930s and 1940s, remains a highly soughtafter category of collectible interest worldwide. The best of bakelite and other plastic jewelry a schiffer.

We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Bakelite jewelry book plastic bangle bracelet brooch ebay. Red is one of the most popular colors of bakelite jewelry with collectors. Jewelry, and designer objects made from bakelite, casein and celluloid appeared at the 1925 paris exhibition from which art deco got its name. Buy bakelite jewelry by tony grasso online at alibris. Lea stein jewelry book vintage plastic bakelite pin. Men and women, doctors and lawyers, modernists and traditionalists alike have fallen prey to bakelite fever. Guide to the american catalin corporation salesmans sample book, 19281930 summary the american catalin corporation was founded in new york, n.

Guide to the american catalin corporation salesmans. Bakelite is a castable, fireresistant plastic that was invented by leo baekeland in 1909. Bakelite jewelry book plastic bangle bracelet brooch. If you read this book and look at these photos, you should have all the knowledge youll ever need about bakelite. These pieces were created as costume jewelry, as a way to dress up clothing or an outfit without spending a lot of money. Jewelry designers often recycle it from antique radios or appliance part castoffs into new jewelry pieces, creating something new from the old. The bakelite collection schiffer book for collectors by matthew l. The bakelite collection schiffer book for collectors. From everpopular bangles and hinged bracelets, to pins, dress clips, buckles, pendants, and earrings, these little works of art are endlessly satisfying. This book, above all others, was the most informative. Shultz bakelite jewelry is given the same scholarly treatment that parry has taken with vintage bakelite jewelry in her other books. The bakelite jewelry book hardcover october 1, 1988 by corinne davidov author.

The term bakelite is sometimes used in the resale market to indicate various types of early plastics, including catalin and faturan, which may be brightly colored, as well as items made of bakelite material. Shop the bakelite jewelry collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. See more ideas about plastic jewelry, vintage jewelry and vintage. During recent years, the bakelite jewelry of the 1930s has. Burkholz, john hylton photographer hardcover october 1997 schiffer publishing, ltd isbn 0764300164. The new batch of bakelite colors captured the imagination of more and more jewelry companies. Buy the bakelite jewellery book by davidov, corinne, dawes, ginny redington isbn. Search for bakelite on ebay to get an idea of current pricing. Bakelite collection a description of the collection at.

Bakelite random dot ring in green with creamed corn dot, size 534 and. It was originally used for industrial purposes until jewelry makers found that its light weight made bakelite a perfect choice for designing and manufacturing inexpensive bracelets, rings, pins, and other jewelry. See more ideas about plastic jewelry, bracelets and vintage jewelry. Shultz bakelite jewelry for sale morning glory jewelry. The best of bakelite and other plastic jewelry schiffer book for collectors.

If you wanted to make bracelets, for example, youd extrude a long tube with the rough shape fig. The bakelite collection describes some of the many differing collecting preferences of some of the nations most prolific appreciators of fine bakelite jewelry. The best of bakelite and other plastic jewelry a schiffer book for collectors battle, dee, lesser, alayne on. The best of bakelite and other plastic jewelry a schiffer book for collectors. This book is designed to show off an extraordinary variety of this wonderfully colorful, always appealing, and sometimes startling jewelry, along with a sample of other objects through 420 color photos. The book is excellent, well illustrated and easy to read. Many of the examples shown here are quite hard to find and reflect prices paid by avid collectors who compete at auction to own these pieces. Terrific for the beginning collector as well as a seasoned bakelite hunter. Have sent messages to amazon on many occasions about this sort of. Originally used for industrial purposes thanks to its ability to withstand heat, molded bakelite and its cast cousin, catalin, made the jump to costume jewelry in the 1920s and had their heyday in the 1930s and 40s. Bakelite domed dots ring, size 6 and 78 across front. A great array of bakelite pieces, through the eras and accross the seas.

Costumejewelry manufacturers were attracted to bakelite for numerous reasons. The creation of a synthetic plastic was revolutionary for its electrical nonconductivity and heatresistant properties in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings and such diverse products as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, childrens toys, and firearms. This book has more narrative the story of bakelite, what the collecting world is like, the authors personal experiences, etc. Bakelite was an early plastic resin, developed by leo baekeland in 1907. The bakelite jewelry book by corinne davidov 1988 i went to our library and checked out every book i could find on bakelite. It shows how to rate qualitygood, better, bestand answers the many questions asked about bakelite, from dealers secrets to historical facts. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. The bakelite jewelry book, by corinne davidov and ginny redington dawes. The most readily found colors are yellow, ranging from butter yellow to dark butterscotch, followed by various shades of green. The history of bakelite, collecting and caring for early. Steven mark needham presents a collection of the finest pieces of bakelite jewelry, discussing its popularity during the depression era and tracing its increasing popularity among collectors. Today, it is sought after and worn for the same reasonsexcept its affordability is rapidly changing. Values for bakelite jewelry can vary widely depending on the rarity of the piece.

The motifs of art deco design were expressed in the new plastics among the interiors created by the best artists and designers in each countrys pavilion. This was the first book on bakelite jewelry that i ever bought, and the mouthwatering pictures wheted my appetite to start collecting bakelite jewelry. Bakelite in solid colors is the most recognizable type even without employing testing measures. An easy to use handbook and price guide, it is designed to be taken into the field. Since not all plastic jewelry is genuine bakelite, be sure and carefully read the listing to see if it identifies the vintage jewelry as genuine bakelite or if it states that it is a reproduction of that brand of timeless vintage plastic jewelry. With plenty of examples of brooches, necklaces, novelties, and my personal favourite, bangles, the book offers more than just pages of pretty pictures although it has these too. Coco chanel was a famous designer who offered bakelite jewelry and accessories. Bakelite jewelry became especially popular in the 1930s and 1940s after a wider assortment of colors was introduced. Ginny redington dawes and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Grassos book mentions the famous philadelphia bracelet but then doesnt bother to show you a picture of one. Our facebook page is designed to put a more personal touch on our bakelite bracelet business by sharing with you our newest additions. The photos, the detailed information, and the indispensable price guide will provide beginner and connoisseur collector alike with all that is needed in the hunt for bakelite. Bakelite items, particularly jewelry and radios, have become a popular collectible. Shultz bakelite jewelry schiffer book for collectors by karima parry dec 12, 2002.

The bakelite jewelry book 9780896598676 by corinne davidov. Bakelite jewelry was popular during the depression because it was decorative, fun, and very affordable. Bakelite was very rarely molded into individual pieces of finished jewelry. It is also the unsung and unseen hero of hipjoint replacement parts, pacemakers, and cataract lenses. How to identify bakelite jewelry and spot imitations. However, after this luscious introduction, i was in for a big disappointment out in the real world. Bakelite s unique properties lent itself to extrusion casting.