{"product_id":"vintage-cherry-red-wave-bakelite-hinge-clamper-bracelet","title":"Vintage Cherry Red Carved Bakelite Hinge Clamper Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften known as \"Bakelite,\" catalin is a brand name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethermosetting polymer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeveloped and trademarked in 1927 by the American Catalin Corporation of New York City, when the patent on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBakelite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpired that year.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ephenol formaldehyde resin, it can be worked with files, grinders, and cutters, and polished to a fine sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalin is produced by a two-stage process, different than other types of phenolic resins, and does not contain fillers, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esawdust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarbon black. Catalin is transparent, rather than opaque. Unlike other phenolics, it can be produced in bright colors or even\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarbled. This fact has made Catalin more popular than other types of Bakelite for consumer products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular and rare vintage cherry red carved Bakelite hinged clamper oval bracelet includes an overlapping bypass closure. It dates to the 1930s era. It is in great vintage condition. The hinge is in great condition as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 1.25\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. diameter: 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deco-Ration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213604286598,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/4784\/files\/IMG_3619.jpg?v=1785876544","url":"https:\/\/olson-house.com\/products\/vintage-cherry-red-wave-bakelite-hinge-clamper-bracelet","provider":"Olson House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}