Vintage “Mississippi Mud” Bakelite Catalin Clip On Earrings Costume Jewelry 🤎

Description: Vintage “Mississippi Mud” Bakelite Catalin Clip On Earrings Costume Jewelry 🤎 This pair of Bakelite earrings are in good preowned vintage condition. They have a tarnishing on the metal backs from age, use and cleaning. They have been tested and guaranteed Catalin Bakelite. They measures approximately 1 1/4” round. The clip ons are in good working condition. The color look more of an a yellowish creamy brown, referred to as “Mississippi Mud”. Lovely. 🤎🤎 History of Bakelite Catalin Jewelry Bakelite and Catalin are types of early plastics that were widely used in the production of jewelry during the early to mid-20th century. Let’s start with Bakelite. Bakelite was developed by Belgian-born American chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland in 1907. It quickly gained popularity as a material for various applications, including jewelry. Bakelite jewelry was produced from the 1920s to the 1940s, with the peak of its popularity during the Art Deco period. Bakelite jewelry is known for its bold and colorful designs. It came in a range of colors, including butterscotch, cherry red, and apple juice, which added vibrancy to the pieces. Bakelite jewelry often featured carved details, geometric shapes, and motifs typical of the Art Deco style. Catalin, on the other hand, is a type of thermosetting plastic similar to Bakelite. It was patented in 1927 by the American Catalin Corporation and gained prominence in the 1930s and 1940s. Catalin is often regarded as an improved version of Bakelite because it is less brittle and has a higher clarity. Catalin jewelry shared many similarities with Bakelite jewelry in terms of style and design. It was also known for its vibrant colors and intricate carving. Catalin jewelry was particularly popular during the Art Deco and Retro periods. Both Bakelite and Catalin jewelry are highly collectible today because of their unique historical significance and distinct aesthetic appeal. They represent an important chapter in the development of plastics and their use in jewelry making. 🤎🤎🤎 We purchase our items from private collections, estate sales, flea markets, swap meets and of course antique shops! We only purchase items that are in great to excellent condition, and in some cases we will purchase a useful part that completes an item you may be looking for. We sell used or new vintage/antique items. We are not experts on anything. We buy whatever catches our eye 👀. Our passion is searching and researching. If we learn something new when researching we will share and we hope that if you have any information you will share as well. We constantly find and post new items. We do our best to include all information about each item in the description as well as the many pictures. Please see our pictures as they are part of the description. If you feel like Swag Antiques has not provided 5 ⭐️ star service please contact us BEFORE leaving feedback. We love ❤️ to hear from you. We want you to be happy with your purchase! We carefully package your item(s) and ship via USPS, UPS or eBay Global 🌎. Please pay within 48 hours after auction ends so we can ship ASAP! We ship same day or very next morning. 📦 Add us to your favorites for up to the moment SWAG notifications - new stuff ❤️. Please contact us with any questions. Happy Hunting! Swag Antiques 🦋 Bin: D9

Price: 29.7 USD

Location: Westcliffe, Colorado

End Time: 2024-12-13T02:14:40.000Z

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Vintage “Mississippi Mud” Bakelite Catalin Clip On Earrings Costume Jewelry 🤎

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

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Base Metal: Unknown

Certification: No

Department: Women

Main Stone Color: No Stones

Metal: Unknown

Item Length: 1 1/4”

Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Vintage: Yes

Era: Undated

Diamond Clarity Grade: NA

Cut Grade: NA

Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

Material: Bakelite, Metal, Catalin

Main Stone: No Stone

Diamond Color Grade: NA

Main Stone Creation: Unknown

Shape: Round

Setting Style: NA

Jewelry Department: Fashion