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Bakelite Brooch

Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA
Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA

Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A beautiful brown, typical color for Bakelite, brooch with cut rhinestones inlays. The brown Bakelite brooch is carved and it is a very stylish piece.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Other

Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin
Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin

Retro Carved Yellow Bakelite Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Bakelite brooch. Art Deco style with deeply carved decoration.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving
Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving

Apple-Juice Bakelite Brooch or DressClip with Floral Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

This superb hand-made Bakelite brooch dress clip features a floral design with a deeply carved and dimensional shape.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Brooch of brightly colored carved and painted sombreros dangling from a central red bakelite bar pin.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Isabel Canovas Orange Bakelite Canovas Pineapple Brooch
Isabel Canovas Orange Bakelite Canovas Pineapple Brooch

Isabel Canovas Orange Bakelite Canovas Pineapple Brooch

By Isabel Canovas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Isabel Canovas - (Made in France) Orange bakelite brooch with tiny golden metal studs representing a pineapple.

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1990s French Brooches

Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch

Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celebrate the charm of vintage whimsy with this beautifully crafted Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Hand Brooch, a striking collectible piece from the mid-20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Bakelite Bambi Brooch
Bakelite Bambi Brooch

Bakelite Bambi Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Bakelite Bambi brooch from the 1930's with cold painted enamel accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Bakelite Blackbird Brooch
Bakelite Blackbird Brooch

Bakelite Blackbird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Bakelite carved black bird brooch from the 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch
Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch

Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her biscuit, and bowed to boot. Anonymous bakelite jewelers created purely whimisical Ame...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch
Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch

Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Bakelite Art Deco Coconut Brooch from the 1930's of hand carved and patinaed green and brown bakelite. 3.5" long x 2.5" wide. 1930's USA.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Sailfish Brooch of gilt metal with pave accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Figural Papal Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved of butterscotch and black bakelite with faux pearls and chain detailing.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch

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 hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch
Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch

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 into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch hand carved in mango toned bakelite with hand cold painted accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Art Deco Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved with gilt filigree decoration and nail heads.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1930s Bakelite "Goofy" Cat Brooch
1930s Bakelite "Goofy" Cat Brooch

1930s Bakelite "Goofy" Cat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming cartoon cat brooch from the the 1930s of stained and painted cream bakelite.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches
Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold painted details.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Pelican Brooch from the 1930's. Designed as a hand carved bakelite cartoon pelican with glass eyes and large beak which is hinged to a secret compartment which...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch
Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch

Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Studded Bakelite Sword Brooch from the 1930's. Root beer bakelite set with brass studs and gilt enamel. 4.5" x 1.5". 1930's USA.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch

Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite with an unusual musical motif.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Terrier Fob Brooch from the 1930's. Apple juice bakelite is set with a reverse painted crystal of a terrier (the most Deco of dogs).

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand carved bakelite.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Spazio 1980s Bakelite and Chrome Spike Brooch
Spazio 1980s Bakelite and Chrome Spike Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Rare Mixed Fruit Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Bakelite rare mixed fruit brooch. The hand carved fruits are applied onto an oval of grained wood, decorated with laquered green stems and a cellulose acetate molded leaf....

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch
Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch

Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Coro Art Deco Bakelite and Pave Scottie Brooch set in rhodium with cold enamel accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold

Rare B. Blumenthal Co. Bakelite and Lucite Flower Brooch
Rare B. Blumenthal Co. Bakelite and Lucite Flower Brooch

Rare B. Blumenthal Co. Bakelite and Lucite Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Masive Bakelite and lucite flower unsigned bouquet brooch by B.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch

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 Someone, including You!

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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Art Deco Vintage Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Brooch 1930's USA
Art Deco Vintage Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Brooch 1930's USA

Art Deco Vintage Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Brooch 1930's USA

Located in North Miami, FL

This special original vintage Art Deco orange bakelite dangler pin and or brooch is quite special and rare.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1920s Art Deco Maroon Bakelite Dress Clips/Brooches with Brass Leaves
1920s Art Deco Maroon Bakelite Dress Clips/Brooches with Brass Leaves

1920s Art Deco Maroon Bakelite Dress Clips/Brooches with Brass Leaves

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of Art Deco style Bakelite dress clips. These maroon color carved Bakelite dress clips are decorated with two brass leaves each and in very good condition!

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Seaman Schepps Vintage Brooch 14k Gold Bakelite Seashell Pin Estate Jewelry
Seaman Schepps Vintage Brooch 14k Gold Bakelite Seashell Pin Estate Jewelry

Seaman Schepps Vintage Brooch 14k Gold Bakelite Seashell Pin Estate Jewelry

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A beautiful vintage Seaman Schepps brooch made of Bakelite and 14k gold. The seashell is an iconic Schepps shape for brooches.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Salamander Brooch With Cherry Bakelite By Jean Painlevé, 1930s
Art Deco Salamander Brooch With Cherry Bakelite By Jean Painlevé, 1930s

Art Deco Salamander Brooch With Cherry Bakelite By Jean Painlevé, 1930s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early 20th century - 1.6" x 1.4" - Gold plated hardware - Red bakelite - Three dimensional salamander/lizard figural...

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Vintage 1930s French Modern Brooches

Bakelite Wardrobe
Bakelite Wardrobe

Bakelite Wardrobe

Price Upon Request

Bakelite Wardrobe

Located in New York, NY

Clear Bakelite Feather pin, stained in red and trimmed and trimmed with decorative nailheads, 1940s, 3.5" x 2": $395 Lucite and rhinestone strawberry brooch, 1960s, 2" x 1.2...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch

1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Authentic C C Chanel, early works in 18 Karat yellow gold and rose color Bakelite in good condition, no cracks or damages but some moron tested it to see if this is Coral, two testin...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold

Apple Green Marbled Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Leaf Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Apple Green Marbled Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Leaf Pin Brooch, Early 1900

Apple Green Marbled Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Leaf Pin Brooch, Early 1900

Located in Milford, DE

Fabulous bakelite leaf pin in vintage, marbled, apple green. Accented with sparkling white crystals. Wonderful condition, circa early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900

Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900

Located in Milford, DE

Fabulous bakelite pin in vintage apple green. A sophisticated art-nouveau inspired design, accented with sparkling white crystals. Wonderful condition, circa early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Art Deco Vintage Carved Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch, 1930's
Art Deco Vintage Carved Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch, 1930's

Art Deco Vintage Carved Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch, 1930's

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous carved vintage art deco bakelite and brass trimmed oval pin brooch will make any outfit sing.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Vintage bird  brooch made of Lucite and brown Bakelite from the 1930/40s USA
Vintage bird  brooch made of Lucite and brown Bakelite from the 1930/40s USA

Vintage bird brooch made of Lucite and brown Bakelite from the 1930/40s USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Clearly wonderful bird of paradise brooch made in the 1930/40s USA. Window glass/acrylic from the aircraft industry was used for this type of jewelry The bird was cut out of Bakeli...

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Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s
Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Charming selection of bakelite figural brooches with different treatments and techniques.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set
Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set

Pellini Bijoux Bakelite Dot Set

By Pellini

Located in New York, NY

Excellent condition. Brooch 2.25", 1" earrings.

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips
Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips

Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips in the form of a pair of hand carved faces. Gilded carved bakelite with dress clip fittings. 1930's USA. Excellent Condition Length 1.50" Width 1"

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires and gilded discs.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch
Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch

Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Owl on Branch from the 1930's. Hand carved maroon bakelite owl with glass eyes is perched on a carved wood tree. American folk art jewelry. 2" x 2". 1930's...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle
Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle from the 1970's. Carved with 2 fish meeting at the center of a clam shell motif with red stain. Unsigned Rive Gauche. 1970's France.

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Brooches

Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch
Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch

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" set into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Art Deco Snake Brooch. Black Bakelite set with sparkling crystals for a chic adornment that carries a century of style.

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace
LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace

LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage black and White Wedgewood Jasperware brooch on Two Vintage Bakelite Buckles. Large Blue and White vase shaped Chinese beads, Mottled blue vin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite Buckle with two Vintage Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Inlaid Onyx Brooches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Dramatic Vintage Red Bakelite Buckle with a vintage Sterling Silver floral 50’s Brooch (with a blue felt backing) on.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Vintage brooch Crystals French glass Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 40’s Green marbelized Square Bakelite belt Buckle pendant with a vintage 60’s AB crystal Brooch.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a one of a kind Handmade Necklace with a large Vintage Apple Juice Bakelite Buckle and vintage hand carved large Mother of Pearl centerpiece. Large fac...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

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Reverse carved Bakelite brooch

Reverse carved Bakelite brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage reverse carved Bakelite brooch with chain.

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Cherry Red Bakelite Brooch and Bracelet
Cherry Red Bakelite Brooch and Bracelet

Cherry Red Bakelite Brooch and Bracelet

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a fantastic cherry red bakelite brooch and bracelet set in very good vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Art Deco Translucent Twisted Cord Abstract Bakelite Brooch
Vintage Art Deco Translucent Twisted Cord Abstract Bakelite Brooch

Vintage Art Deco Translucent Twisted Cord Abstract Bakelite Brooch

Located in Balmain, AU

Vintage Art Deco translucent twisted “cord” abstract Bakelite brooch Dimensions - Width 1.5 cm Length 5.5 cm

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Cherry Red, carved Bakelite brooch with Fern, C1930's
Cherry Red, carved Bakelite brooch with Fern, C1930's

Cherry Red, carved Bakelite brooch with Fern, C1930's

Located in BALMAIN, NSW

Cherry Red, reverse carved Bakelite brooch with Fern Like inclusions as in Amber, Art Deco, C1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amber

1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch
1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch

1940s Glass Heart and Bakelite Brooch

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Circa 1940s pink glass, bakelite and hand made pearl details with metal sticks showing construction on the back. Rare pink version of this whimsical piece of costume jewelry. Unsign...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Bakelite Statement Brooch
Vintage Bakelite Statement Brooch

Vintage Bakelite Statement Brooch

Located in Carlsbad, CA

Red and black vintage bakelite brooch

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

1930's Art Deco Black Bakelite Carved Floral Brooch
1930's Art Deco Black Bakelite Carved Floral Brooch

1930's Art Deco Black Bakelite Carved Floral Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A miniature work of art, this jet black wheel carved by hand rectangular floral bakelite brooch harkens back to the mourning jewelry stylings of the Victorian Era, Sometimes early 20...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bone Bakelite Carved and Painted Lovebirds Brooch Pin
1930s Bone Bakelite Carved and Painted Lovebirds Brooch Pin

1930s Bone Bakelite Carved and Painted Lovebirds Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A heavily carved bone bakelite brooch depicts adorable love birds in silhouette beak to beak chirping poses.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic but very rare 1930s figural articulated bakelite brooch pin- depicting a red cross nurse with celluloid nurses cap.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin
Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin

Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin

Unavailable

H 1 in L 1.5 in

Art Deco Red Bakelite Spider Pin

Located in Winnetka, IL

A classic, scarce example of American Art Deco costume jewelry. A similar brooch, listed separately, is available with orange bakelite.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1930s Bakelite Movable Articulated Figural Mexican Man Smoking Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Movable Articulated Figural Mexican Man Smoking Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Movable Articulated Figural Mexican Man Smoking Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A combination of bakelite torso, head, arms and legs held together with brass o rings aids in the articulated movable quality which makes these sorts of bakelite brooches so desirable.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers
1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers

1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Figural Bakelite HAT Pin Brooch with Carved Detail and Dried Flowers is a fine example of a whimsical figural Bakelite brooch.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This heavily carved bakelite brooch dates from the 1930s, and depicts a bird in flight clutching an olive branch in its mouth, a classic peace symbol throught art and art history.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin
1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin

1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rarity indeed, this 1930s Black Bakelite DOG with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin, is part of a series of pins utilizing heavy gage brass wire for decorative effect and accent in ...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin
RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin

RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This RARE 1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle with Drum and Batons Brooch/Pin is a masterwork of bakelite art and artistry of the 1930s and early 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Bakelite Swag Brooch

Bakelite Swag Brooch

Unavailable

H 6 in W 4 in

Bakelite Swag Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

A gilt and bakelite leaf brooch suspending drop pendants. Unsigned Schiaparelli.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Bakelite Crystal Flower Brooch
Bakelite Crystal Flower Brooch

Bakelite Crystal Flower Brooch

Located in Carlsbad, CA

One of a kind black flower bakelite crystal brooch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Toffee Bakelite Bow Brooch

Toffee Bakelite Bow Brooch

Unavailable

H 1 in W 4 in

Toffee Bakelite Bow Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

A toffee colored bakelite bow brooch with a stylized gilt knot.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1930s Bakelite APRICOTS Pin/Brooch
1930s Bakelite APRICOTS Pin/Brooch

1930s Bakelite APRICOTS Pin/Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This classic art deco 1930s bakelite fruit pin is a rarity. Cherries are the most common....with most other fruits being much rarer. Apricots, particularly rare. A resin washed recta...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite RED Carved EAGLE Brooch/Pin
1930s Bakelite RED Carved EAGLE Brooch/Pin

1930s Bakelite RED Carved EAGLE Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic bakelite image and theme, the Patriotic American easgle in brooch format here, is highly detailed and carved by an unknown artist, (as is all carved bakelite) and is highl...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s  Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin
1930s  Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin

1930s Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Universally acclaimed the Iconic 1930s Bakelite Multicolor Geometric PHILADELPHIA Brooch/Pin is a holy grail for many who are drawn to the special allure of fine bakelite jewelry.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head  Pin Brooch
1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head  Pin Brooch

1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Always classic, this 1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch is a more unusual than normal equestrian pin.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s RED Bakelite Scotty Dog Brooch Pin
1930s RED Bakelite Scotty Dog Brooch Pin

1930s RED Bakelite Scotty Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic of both bakelite and art deco 1930s culture, this red BAKELITE scotty pin is iconic. Lightly carved with detail which is both whimsical and elegant, this adorable pooch wil...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Bakelite Scottie Dog Terrier Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Scottie Dog Terrier Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Scottie Dog Terrier Brooch Pin

Unavailable

W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in

1930s Bakelite Scottie Dog Terrier Brooch Pin

Located in Antwerp, BE

This iconic scottie dog pin made of tortoise coloured bakelite will match any ensemble. Completely original and ready to use on a daily basis. Pin it to your lapel or to a hat for a ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Circle Brooch/Pin with Rare Patina

1930s Bakelite Circle Brooch/Pin with Rare Patina

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic 1930s bakelite round floral carved brooch makes the leap from standard to rare with this exquisite carmelized patina the brooch has naturally acquired over almost 90 years.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s  Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch
1930s  Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch

1930s Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Resin Washed Bakelite Dachsund Dog Pin Brooch is adorable in tone, and represents the well established tradition of depicting differing breeds of dogs in brooch design.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This rare and important articulated and constructed Uncle sam pin is the essence of why bakelite jewelry and classic American folk art can be combined in one item so fluidly.Approxim...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Rare 1930s Bakelite V for Victory Brooch Pin
Rare 1930s Bakelite V for Victory Brooch Pin

Rare 1930s Bakelite V for Victory Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of political and cultural history, to be worn!

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Chanel bakelite black heart pink Glass Brooch
Vintage Chanel bakelite black heart pink Glass Brooch

Vintage Chanel bakelite black heart pink Glass Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel brooch with bakelite heart design this is referenced on book "costume jewellery" By Miller very early piece circa 1930s Comes with pink teardrop glass, made in france

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Vintage 1930s French Artist Brooches

1930s Bakelite Carved Figural Strawberries Dress Clip/Brooch
1930s Bakelite Carved Figural Strawberries Dress Clip/Brooch

1930s Bakelite Carved Figural Strawberries Dress Clip/Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Its thick and chunky, like big thick cookie, and its substantial quality and hand carved detail make it a sought after figural carved bakelite clip-pin-brooch. To wear in the center ...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1940s Brooch in Gilded 925 °/°° Silver with Orange Bakelite
1940s Brooch in Gilded 925 °/°° Silver with Orange Bakelite

1940s Brooch in Gilded 925 °/°° Silver with Orange Bakelite

Located in roma, IT

Wonderful 1940s brooch in 925 ° / °° silver with orange bakelite depicting an African face.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

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Silver

1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail
1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail

1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch Rhinestone Detail

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s RED Bakelite Double Pears Pin Brooch with Rhinestone Detail is a languid and fluid organically designed and carved bakelite figural fruit pin.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin
1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin

1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazingly humorous bit of bakelite magic, this 1930s Amusing Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin sums up the essence of whimsy which so many admirers love about figural b...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Studio Feather Brooch
20th Century Art Deco Bakelite & Celluloid Studio Feather Brooch

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.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

1930s Translucent  Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch
1930s Translucent  Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch

1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic 1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch is rich claret color and has edges which reveal great light and translucence.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin
1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin

1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare indeed is this 1930s Adorable Figural BAKELITE CAT Kitty Feline Brooch Pin. For every 1000 dog pins, there's one cat pin.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Geometric Bakelite Laminated 4 color Arrow Brooch Pin
1930s Geometric Bakelite Laminated 4 color Arrow Brooch Pin

1930s Geometric Bakelite Laminated 4 color Arrow Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Original pinback is extant and functions perfectly, and this colorway is a favorite for many who love bakelite's rich earth tones and fudgy colorations accented with orange and green...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Bakelite Figural Belt and Buckle 2 Color Pin Brooch
Bakelite Figural Belt and Buckle 2 Color Pin Brooch

Bakelite Figural Belt and Buckle 2 Color Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Guaranteed 1930s American bakelite jewelry. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Art Deco Modernist Multicolor Geometric Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Art Deco Modernist Multicolor Geometric Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Art Deco Modernist Multicolor Geometric Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Always appealing, Bakelite geometric pins are a frequently collected niche within the whole world of wonderful Bakelite pins and beooches.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Red Bakelite Polka Dotted Figural Hat Brooch/Pin
1930s Red Bakelite Polka Dotted Figural Hat Brooch/Pin

1930s Red Bakelite Polka Dotted Figural Hat Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Another variant on the figural bakelite hat pin/brooch is the polka dotted version with gimp accent around the crown.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Adorably Whimsical RARE Bakelite Figural  Dog Brooch Pin
1930s Adorably Whimsical RARE Bakelite Figural  Dog Brooch Pin

1930s Adorably Whimsical RARE Bakelite Figural Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This sweet figural bakelite dog pin is of the 1930s era, and is an olive green color bakelite with bright original folk art style painted detail. Approximately 2" wide by 1" tall, i...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

BAKELITE Resin Washed Cowboy Brooch 1930's ART DECO
BAKELITE Resin Washed Cowboy Brooch 1930's ART DECO

BAKELITE Resin Washed Cowboy Brooch 1930's ART DECO

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W 1.75 in D 1 in L 2.75 in

BAKELITE Resin Washed Cowboy Brooch 1930's ART DECO

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and amusing bakelite cowboy pin with painted detail, resin washed large three-dimensional hat over face and brass coiled lariat detailing., The body of the cowboy is not ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch
1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch

1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Jet black Bakelite gives this iconic brooch a a sleek and sophisticated look as well as always adorable bakelite whimsicality.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers
1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers

1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch with amazing celluloid antlers is a version of a classic bakelite resin washed finish animal pin, but embellished in a wholly ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin
1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin

1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This unusual 1930s tiki angry god pin is arresting most certainly, and is a very collectible exotic piece of fine bakelite jewelry. In effect, a square brooch, it is almost 2" square...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch
1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch

1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Another canine creation offered here is this GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch, also classically 1930s and very much representative of the whimsicality of bake...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine Dangling from Bar Brooch Pin
1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine Dangling from Bar Brooch Pin

1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine Dangling from Bar Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Always adorable are figural bakelite pins, and this 1930s Multicolored Bakelite Figural Tambourine Dangling from Bar Brooch Pin is no exception.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins
Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins

Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful pair of pins, worn together as a scatter grouping or individually as statement pieces--these 2 braying whinnying donkey pins are extra amusing, as all figural bakelite pi...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin
1930'S Art Deco Bakelite & Wood Figural "Diver Girl" Brooch Pin

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.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin Leaf
1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin Leaf

1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin Leaf

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Two-tone Cast Carved Bakelite 2-color Brooch Pin in leaf form is a laminated and cast carved piece of bakelite jewelry.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin
1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin

1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin is a large and dramatic circular translucent apple juice toned piece of bakelite encrusted with a white metal sett...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s BLUMENTHAL FINE Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin  Domed Crystal Cabochons
1930s BLUMENTHAL FINE Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin  Domed Crystal Cabochons

1930s BLUMENTHAL FINE Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin Domed Crystal Cabochons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A hybrid of fine bakelite and costume jewelry, this 1930s BLUMENTHAL Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin with Domed Crystal Cabochons is a classic , an icon of American vintage costume j...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Butterscotch Bakelite Figural Hat Brooch/Pin with Figural Bananas Detail
1930s Butterscotch Bakelite Figural Hat Brooch/Pin with Figural Bananas Detail

1930s Butterscotch Bakelite Figural Hat Brooch/Pin with Figural Bananas Detail

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare and whimsical figural 1930s butterscotch bakelite HAT pin, this exotic example has two important details which place it at the high end of collecting rarity and desirability. ...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

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Located in New York, NY

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Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace

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Located in New York, NY

Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads also dangle from the necklace.
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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Bakelite Bangle Wardrobe, 1930s-1950s

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful selection of Bakelite and Lucite bangles from the 1930s-1940s American.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bangles

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Bakelite Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bakelite brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gilt Metal, Brass and Other, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 305 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect bakelite brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing bakelite brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Prada, Chanel and Coro each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A bakelite brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes square cut alternatives. When shopping for a bakelite brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bakelite Brooch?

Prices for a bakelite brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $5,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $445.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.