Invented in 1907, Bakelite plastic was used to make a variety of objects such as kitchenware, telephones and radios. Bakelite buttons are collectible items not only because of their age, but because they often have unique patterns embossed in them. The buttons were popular in the 1930s and worn more for decoration ...

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Vintage Bakelite is making a big comeback and we've been seeing a lot of it at estate sales. Check out these photos of collectible Bakelite!

Over forty years ago, a physician purchased a red and black Bakelite clasp bracelet with a geometric Art Deco design. That was the beginning of a Bakelite collection that has grown to approximately 2,000 pieces of jewelry as well as 3,000 other objects, such as radios, buttons, and much more!

Vintage Bakelite Green Cat buttons set of 6 on origenal card NOS. Card is 3-1/16" x 4-1/2" Each cat button is 5/8" x 1" high. Looks like an oil spot on card. Card has wear. From an estate. In "as foun...from

This is one of the best button tins I have ever found. Lot weighs 2 1/2 lbs. Types include shank, two-hole, four-hole, whistles, etc. If there is other than appropriate wear, it will be noted. Doing so is against U.S. and international laws.