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How do I date Bakelite?
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To date Bakelite, have a licensed appraiser evaluate the jewelry or decorative object. Although you can find various tests for dating the material online, they all have the potential to damage Bakelite. An appraiser experienced with the material can safely estimate its age. Find a range of expertly vetted Bakelite jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chanel Bakelite and Poured Glass Cuff
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel bakelite cuff with Gripoix ruby poured glass cabochons.
1980s France.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
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Chanel Bakelite Cuff with Rhinestones and Cabochons, 1985
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Manchette in bakelite paved with rhinestones and cabochons in red glass paste. Collection
Category
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Chanel Bakelite Brooch Bearing the Effigy of Coco, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bakelite brooch bearing the effigy of Coco Chanel. Spring-Summer 2003
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Chanel Massive Bakelite Jeweled Bangles, Maison Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare and wonderful pair of Chanel Bakelite Jeweled Cuffs with emerald and garnet poured glass
Category
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Bangles
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Chanel Shell Earrings with Bakelite, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery and golden metal clip-on earrings with Bakelite representing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
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Chanel Camellia Ring in Bakelite, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Camellia ring in bakelite. Spring/Summer 2002 Collection.
Additional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings
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