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    Posted 13 years ago

    jschmid
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    I purchased this at an estate sale where they had a ton of OLD quality bakelite jewelry, but was told by someone this was a reproduction, and not even bakelite, although it passed the smell and simichrome tests. Would love to know for sure!

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    1. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      By looking at the photo, and how you found and purchased it, I would say it is bakelite. I own some bakelite items, but I am no expert. Still a very cool piece of jewelry; wonder what it was for, maybe a midwestern corn festival !
    2. vintagemad vintagemad, 13 years ago
      They can't replicate the smell of bakelite and if it passed the simichrome and the smell test go with your initial feelings of it being a genuine period piece. Just looking at it I would say its bakelite and an unusual piece at that. I don't think I have seen a corn shaped brooch in this style and the 3 color combo is great. How is the pin mounted on the back? This could tell us if it was something that someone reworked into a brooch. If the pin is screwed into the piece or molded then it is likely original and has always been a brooch. If you find the pin back is glued then someone most likely took the piece's and made them into a brooch. Whatever the conclusion I think it is a real find, well done.
    3. lundy lundy, 13 years ago
      great looking peice
    4. esmimi, 13 years ago
      I definitely agree with the above comments! Very cute BAKELITE pin :) I would suggest you go by the back of the pin though also.
    5. Jennifer, 13 years ago
      Thanks so much everyone for your input. The back is original, it is drilled in, not a glued in pinback, so that should help. If I knew how to add another pic I would. Thanks again everyone!!
    6. mary, 12 years ago
      I found a similar corn necklace on ebay from a factory in China - they wanted $75. it was a really beautiful necklace. When I asked Iwas told that it was made in a home factory, the owner had passed away and his stock was being auctioned off. (I could not get exact dates) I have bought 3 carved rings (they were only $9 each) and enjoy them very much. The bracelets and necklaces were normal high bakelite prices so I didn't purchase. Long story short - yes - probably reproduction from China. PS: I have seen more items like yours and mine from ebay and etsy sellers and they are always a bit vague answering my questions where the items came from and when. I am not sure how this post works but I have actual email addresses for these items. I love to research my bakelite and know a lot about them as a result.
    7. decodeb, 12 years ago
      I also agree, if this passed both simichrome and smell tests it is probably genuine. It is also very nicely carved with an authentic patina. I think you have a little beauty there...
    8. lsjewels lsjewels, 12 years ago
      Love it, Just Love it

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