Collection: Bakelite / Catalin / Lucite / Early Plastics
Bakelite and Catalin are both early forms of plastic.
Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride) was developed by the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907.
It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin formed from a condensation reaction of phenol and formaldehyde.
Bakelite was used for its electrical non-conductivity and heat-resistant properties in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings, and such diverse products as kitchenware, jewellery, and toys.
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Vintage Crabtree Brass / Porcelain British Toggle Light Switch With Earth
Vendor:CrabtreeRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
1950s Ever Ready Toy Electric Car Austin A70 Made of Early Plastic
Vendor:Ever ReadyRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
Sold out1930s Agro Bakelite Door Bell Push
Vendor:AgroRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
1940s Group 14 No.2 MK II WT 8 Amp Morse Key ZA2869
Vendor:AMCRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
Vintage Ferranti Clip On Bakelite Ammeter 50C/S In A Leather Transit Case
Vendor:FerrantiRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
Art Deco Freestanding Bakelite Picture Holder
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1920s Weston Electrical Instruments Red Bakelite Ammeter
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Modern Lucite Art Deco Lady Brooch Peachy Pink
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Bakelite Art Deco Black And White Globe Table Lamp
Vendor:UnknownRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
1930s M288 Hornby Meccano 20 Volt Green Bakelite Circuit Breaker
Vendor:Hornby MeccanoRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
1930s Parker Super Wunup Dunhill Cigarette Case
Vendor:Parker Pipe CoRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per -
1920s SG Brown Earphone Hearing Audio Aid
Vendor:SG BrownRegular price £0.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
