At Home With Bakelite

"Plastic" objects are part of our history. These itemswhat you like and at the same time buying items of
represent a significant example of Americana. Thevalue. The value increases as authentic examples of
Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art and thean era diminish in supply. Collecting is a tangible, you
Philadelphia Museum all include "plastics" in theirhad fun finding it and have the pleasure of the item
collections.in your home.
You do not have to go to a museum to enjoyThe term "streamlined" appeared in magazines and
seeing and collecting "plastic" items. The primary goalillustrations of the day, to describe the design that
of the new movement, in the 1930's and 40's, wasset this era apart. Cocktail shakers, some
to provide less expensive, decorative, and usefulaccentuated with Bakelite, Bakelite napkin rings, drink
items in the home, using machines to create andstirrers, fruit knives, etc., were all part of the scene -
service the large population.the streamlined Bakelite radio playing popular songs of
It created an enormous variety of both functionalthe day. This is now what collectors seek to continue
and decorative high and low cost objects for theto enhance the look of the era that has now
home which are sought after by collectors today.become an important part of their lives.
Antique plastic is not a contradiction of terms -We advise collectors of Antique and Vintage Bakelite
plastics have been around in synthetic form for wellitems for their home, to buy what gives them
over 100 years making them a true antique.pleasure and don't be afraid to set an eclectic table -
BAKELITE was developed by Dr. Leo Baekeland inutensils and flatware do not have to match nor do
1907 and was originally intended as an insulator forthey have to be the same color. Buy "orphaned"
electricity, and is not quite 100 years old. Besidespieces of Bakelite flatware to create a bright and
Bakelite jewelry, Bakelite has brought us items suchcolorful look - all that matters is what appeals to you,
as radios, kitchenware, flatware, clocks, Bakelitethe collector.
handled utensils, telephones, salt and pepper shakers,Be certain, that in order to assure the continuance of
etc. The list of items boggle the mind and keepsthis search for Antique and Vintage Bakelite for the
increasing the pleasure it brings to the collector ofhome, one has to always be certain of where and
any or all of the above.from whom these items are being purchased, and
When to decide to collect Bakelite? Colors, designbuy from reputable and knowledgeable dealers.
and style are no doubt what will attract you initially.At our shop Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies at Ruby
The broad pallet of Bakelite enables today's collectorLane, we have been dealing in and have an expertise
to enjoy both nostalgia and utility. For example, yourin the field of Antique and Vintage Bakelite for well
eye catches a set of red plastic canisters - and itover 20 years. Please stop by and enjoy our
becomes a "look" in your kitchen, which can beselection of all things bakelite, including Bakelite
followed for a search for a set of Bakelite Flatwarehousehold items, which include utens.
for your dining experience. Above all, you are buying