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Bakelite-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.

1930s Parker Super Wunup Dunhill Cigarette Case Made from Red-Brown Bakelite

1930s Parker Super Wunup Dunhill Cigarette Case Made from Red-Brown Bakelite
Vintage Goldring Gramophone Pick Up Head 112/H 4000 Ohms. Bakelite New Old Stock

Vintage Goldring Gramophone Pick Up Head 112/H 4000 Ohms. Bakelite New Old Stock
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Vintage Bakelite Home Broadcasters Desk Microphone

Vintage Bakelite Home Broadcasters Desk Microphone
1930s Bakelite In Line Thermostat With Fahrenheit Scale 86B 924LB

1930s Bakelite In Line Thermostat With Fahrenheit Scale 86B 924LB
1930s Type ACM-R Bakelite Thermostat With Fahrenheit And Centigrade Scale Made By Robert Maclaren

1930s Type ACM-R Bakelite Room Thermostat With Fahrenheit And Centigrade Scale Made By Robert Maclaren
1940s Group 14 No.2 MK III WT 8 Amp Morse Key

1940s Group 14 No.2 MK III WT 8 Amp Morse Key
Vintage Marbled Green Bakelite Buttons Set Of Nine

Vintage Marbled Green Bakelite Buttons Set Of Nine
Art Deco Brown Bakelite Goltone British Toggle Light Switch

Art Deco Brown Bakelite Goltone British Toggle Light Switch
1930s White Bakelite Rototherm Thermometer

1930s White Bakelite Rototherm Thermometer
Vintage White Bakelite SEKO No. 1073 Electric Butler Alarm Internal Door Bell

Vintage White Bakelite SEKO No. 1073 Electric Butler Alarm Internal Door Bell
Pair Of Vintage Mazda Brown Bakelite Triangular Ashtrays

Pair Of Vintage Mazda Brown Bakelite Triangular Ashtrays
Pair Of Art Deco Mixed Bakelite And Catalin Candle Sticks With Original Green Candles

Pair Of Art Deco Mixed Bakelite And Catalin Candle Sticks With Original Green Candles
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Vintage Bakelite British Butler Bell Push

Vintage Bakelite British Butler Bell Push
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Vintage Bakelite Fronted AVO MultiMinor MK5 Multimeter. Ex BBC Equipment In Its Original Transit Case

Vintage Bakelite Fronted AVO MultiMinor MK5 Multimeter. Ex BBC Equipment In Its Original Transit Case
Art Deco Flatta Storage Case In Black Early Phenolic Plastic By Barrow Hepburn And Gale

Art Deco Flatta Storage Case In Black Early Phenolic Plastic By Barrow Hepburn And Gale
1930s White Bakelite Square Rototherm Thermometer

1930s White Bakelite Square Rototherm Thermometer
1940s Velos Bakelite Airtite Tobacco Barrel No.1356

1940s Velos Bakelite Airtite Tobacco Barrel No.1356
1940s Magnifying Desk Lamp EDL Lens-Lite Hawk

1940s Magnifying Desk Lamp EDL Lens-Lite Hawk
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1930s White Bakelite Rototherm Thermometer

1930s White Bakelite Rototherm Thermometer
Vintage Set Of Six Boxed Bakelite / Catalin Small Napkin Rings

Vintage Set Of Six Boxed Bakelite / Catalin Small Napkin Rings
1940s Velos Shuttle Red Bakelite Office Desk Pen Tidy / Inkwell

1940s Velos Shuttle Red Bakelite Office Desk Pen Tidy / Inkwell
1960s Military Type 16A Bakelite Microphone Hand Set ZA 32986. New Old Stock

1960s Military Type 16A Bakelite Microphone Hand Set ZA 32986. New Old Stock
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1952 Muirhead Slow Motion Drive Model D 118 AV In Its Original Box

1952 Muirhead Slow Motion Drive Model D 118 AV In Its Original Box
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1930s Model 2028 Philips Bakelite Art Deco Radio Loudspeaker

1930s Model 2028 Philips Bakelite Art Deco Radio Loudspeaker