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Resin Washed Galalith Necklace, Red Over White, For Small Neck, ca. 1930s

$ 21.12

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Style: Strand/String
  • Metal: No Metal
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Modification Description: May have been restrung
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: Galalith
  • Jewelry Department: Fashion
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Main Stone: No Stone

    Description

    Frequently mistaken for celluloid, this eye-catching necklace is made of galalith, a must-have for serious collectors of vintage plastics. Galalith was utilized in many of the same ways Bakelite was, here resin washed in a lovely cherry red and cut back to reveal the white underneath. We have a nice combination of overdyed and plain white beads, in a variety of shapes including round, oval and tube-shaped. For a smaller neck, the necklace measures about 14 1/2" including hardware. It appears to be restrung, on white string with a newer looking spring ring clasp.
    Condition is excellent with no major issues to note. The white beads show a little soiling from handling over the years, which is not super noticeable. Also, wherever a red bead touches a white bead, you can see spots where a little bit of the red dye has transferred to the white bead. The stringing is secure and the spring ring clasp functions perfectly.