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Bakelite Brooches Retro

Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Bakelite brooch. Art Deco style with deeply carved decoration. Simply a great brooch
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin
Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin
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W 0.87 in D 0.63 in L 2.64 in
Vintage Blue and Pink Bakelite Brooch, France 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Bakelite flower brooch, France circa 1970s. The brooch has a flower shape, with 2
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1970s French Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with
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1960s French Artisan Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Brass, Bronze

Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a large bakelite "plum" set
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1950s French Artisan Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Brass

Spazio 1980s Bakelite and Chrome Spike Brooch
By Spazio
Located in New York, NY
Carved Bakelite and chrome brooch in the art deco taste by Spazio, Italy circa 1980s.
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1980s Italian Bakelite Brooches Retro

Green Marble Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
green with brown marbling Bakelite - Hand carved - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired - Beautiful
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1950s Unknown Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

Chanel Iconic Brooch in Gold Metal and Bakelite
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Iconic brooch in gold metal and bakelite. Collection 2cc5. Additional
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1990s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gilt Metal

Retro Chanel Iconic Brooch in Gold Metal and Bakelite
Chanel Iconic Brooch in Gold Metal and Bakelite
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H 3.75 in W 2.17 in
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special
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1980s Modernist Bakelite Brooches Retro

Black Bakelite bow brooch with many rhinestones, 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A black Bakelite bow brooch, decorated with many square cut rhinestones embedded in the material
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1950s American Artisan Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Other

Retro Black Bakelite bow brooch with  many rhinestones, 1950s USA
Black Bakelite bow brooch with  many rhinestones, 1950s USA
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H 0.99 in W 3.75 in D 0.2 in
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
By Pellini
Located in New York, NY
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set of tortoise bakeite with injected black dots. Brooch has 4 dots and
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1990s Italian Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

Retro Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
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W 2.25 in
Charming Cis Plum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cis Plum Brooch from the 1950's. A large bakelite plum is set into signature Cis gilt
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1950s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gilt Metal

Retro Charming Cis Plum Brooch
Charming Cis Plum Brooch
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W 1 in L 2 in
Charming Cis Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cis Cherry Brooch from the 1950's. 2 tones of bakelite cherries are set into signature
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1950s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gilt Metal

Retro Charming Cis Cherry Brooch
Charming Cis Cherry Brooch
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W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch from the 1950's France. Enormous rasberry
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1950s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gilt Metal

Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
Massive Countess Cis Floral Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in
Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Double Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with large bakelite "plums
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1960s French Artisan Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Brass, Bronze

Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and unusual Hattie Carnegie demi parure consisting of a large sunburst brooch and
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1950s American Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
Hattie Carnegie Sunburst Demi Parure
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W 3.13 in L 3.13 in
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
pate de verre faux branch coral and small white bakelite shells. Flower safety lock. Excellent
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1950s American Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
Miriam Haskell Sea Shell Jabot Pin
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W 1.5 in L 3.25 in
Vintage 1940's Green Carved Bakelite and Silver Plate Floral Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940's carved green bakelite and silver plate pin or brooch. Carved floral round
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver Plate

Vintage Necklace green Bakelite and white plastic balls from the 1980s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
comfortable to wear in terms of weight. The green oval brooch, Bakelite early 40s. is sold separately
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1970s Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Quartz

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a stunning, handmade, one of a kind, Sterling Silver and Bakelite pendant necklace. The
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Hoop Clip On Earrings, Vintage French Haute Couture Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
after World War I its first successes with costume jewellery made of bronze, aluminium, wood, bakelite
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1980s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gold

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Antique Gold Silver Foiled Paste Flower Ring Turquoise and Green Paste Stones
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate gold ring was created towards the end of the eighteenth century out of 15 karat gold. The ring head is designed as a flower. In the center we see an oval facetted paste...
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1770s French Napoleon III Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Antique French Silver Coloured Paste Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hair comb has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is made out of silver and in the centre decorated with a beautifully sculpted large cental flower. The Flower is surrounded...
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Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on beak and feet. French sterling ...
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1920s French Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring. This gorgeous Victorian ring has white french paste with a green stone we believe to be paste as well. I...
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Vermeil Elephant Brooch of gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Lucky elephant with raised trunk and large fancy cut amythest crystal body and pave details. Marked Sterlin...
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1940s American Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Sterling Silver, Vermeil

French 19th Century Silver and Clear Paste Pendeloque Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
French 19th Century Silver and Clear Paste (cut glass) Pendeloque Earrings c.1860s Lever Back Post Each earring weighs 9.5 grams Length: 6.4 cm Width: 2.1 cm
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver

Antique Sterling Scottish Brooch Amethyst & Topaz
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish thistle brooch circa 1870 with amethyst and citrine topaz colour glass stone and thistle design. Not stamped but acid tested. Made in the U...
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1870s Scottish Victorian Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver

'Egg Yolk' Oblong Bakelite Bangle Bracelet, 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breakfast anyone? 1940's Bakelite bracelet in a unique and eye catching oblong shape reminiscent of a fried egg which goes hand in hand with the yellowish color known as 'egg yolk'....
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1940s American Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

'Egg Yolk' Oblong Bakelite Bangle Bracelet, 1940's
'Egg Yolk' Oblong Bakelite Bangle Bracelet, 1940's
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H 0.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish and rare jewel, high Art Deco in style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the edging of a low ...
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1930s French Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver

A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
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H 1.6 in W 2.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.4 in
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century. Set in 10K gold with unusual ruby enamel with half seed pearls. This was originally ...
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1830s British Georgian Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian French Paste Silver Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the finest example of a French Provincial Snowflake Wedding Cross I have seen, and I have seen many. At its finest, antique paste jewelry was made treating pastes like gemsto...
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Rose Petal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Petal Brooch from the late 19th Century. This is a highly unusual sentimental piece with a glass dew drop applied to the enamel. The enamel is hand painted and beauti...
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1860s British Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Brass

Victorian Rose Petal Brooch
Victorian Rose Petal Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular pair of antique drop earrings made in France in the late 19th Century. Each earring is made up of three ornate sections decorated with an array of sparkling paste stone...
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19th Century French Victorian Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver

Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver
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H 3.15 in W 0.75 in D 0.16 in
Antique Micromosaic Landscape Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Micromosaic brooch depicting a landscape, with a river flowing through trees and around rocks, a mountain in the far distance, on rectangular black glass plaque. Rome, Circa 1830.
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Reverse Carved Bakelite Stretch Bracelet from the Art Deco Period. Central reverse carved motif with apple juice and mango bakelite links on elastic string. Reverse carved and painte...
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1930s American Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

A wonderful orange Bakelite necklace, bangle and ring combination, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful bright orange Bakelite three piece parure/set, consisting of a graduated 'disc' necklace, a simple, solid bangle and a large and stylish ring, all in excellent condition,...
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1930s British Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Studio Feather Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Austrian crystal rhinestone feather brooch. This piece
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite, Wood & Gilt Brass hand made figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin. This rare
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

1980s Karl Lagerfeld "Peapod" Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Winnetka, IL
A whimsical Karl Lagerfeld brooch with green resin "peapod" links (that resemble bakelite)-- part
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1980s French Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Gilt Metal

1980s Karl Lagerfeld "Peapod" Brooch
1980s Karl Lagerfeld "Peapod" Brooch
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1930s Art Deco Ladies Bakelite and Chrome Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
Very attractive ladies Art Deco brooch, totally authentic and to the period, dating to the 1930's
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Silver Plate

Vintage Bakelite Robot Brooch With Built-in Compass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Futuristic charm with an adorable vintage bakelite robot brooch. This little guy is loaded with
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Late 20th Century American Retro Bakelite Brooches Retro

Large Art Deco 1930s Novelty Phenolic Bakelite Scottie Dog Brooch
Located in Westward ho, GB
What a wonderful find, superb and totally authentic 1930's Art Deco novelty brooch featuring the
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Located in Montreal, QC
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Lea Stein Gomina Cat Pin Brooch Bakelite Orange Tortoiseshell Mid-Century Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Bakelite

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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Located in Dayton, OH
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Vintage Gray and White Bakelite Brooch, France 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Bakelite flower brooch, France circa 1970s. The brooch has a flower shape, with 2
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1970s French Modern Bakelite Brooches Retro

1970s Lea Stein Marbled Bakelite Cat Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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1970s French Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Located in Montreal, QC
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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1950s Unknown Retro Bakelite Brooches Retro

Art Deco Cherry Red Bakelite and Chrome Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Beautiful Art Deco cherry red bakelite and chrome brooch in the style of two leafs and a single
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bakelite Brooches Retro

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Hattie Carnegie Rooster Brooch
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Large rooster brooch by Hattie Carnegie of gilt metal and carved bakelite made to resemble
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1960s American Bakelite Brooches Retro

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By Bill Schiffer
Located in New York, NY
Crystal Walker Brooch by Bill Schiffer. Multicolored antique crystals are applied to a doubled
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1990s American Bakelite Brooches Retro

Art Deco Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Dress Clip Streamline Shape, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish Art Deco Catalin Bakelite And Chrome Dress Clip with a
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Mixed Metal, Other

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Located in Montreal, QC
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Located in Southbury, CT
beautifully designed 14K rose gold framework, this Art Deco period brooch is quite the stunning rectangle of
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Jade, 14k Gold

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By Missoni
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Missoni Bakelite brooch.
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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By Prada
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Bakelite Brooches Retro For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bakelite brooches retro you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, brass and gold plate — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a bakelite brooches retro may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a bakelite brooches retro has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Countess Cis Zoltowska, Miriam Haskell and Pellini are consistently popular. A bakelite brooches retro can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but quartz rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our bakelite brooches retro for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bakelite Brooches Retro?

The price for a bakelite brooches retro starts at $71 and tops out at $3,600 with these brooches, on average, selling for $395.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.