Bakelite Pot

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Jannie Groenewald, Jan 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM.

  1. Jannie Groenewald

    Jannie Groenewald Active Member

    20250112_172545.jpg 20250112_172528.jpg 20250112_172533.jpg 20250112_172539.jpg Good evening
    I am not certain if this it an antique yet. I believe it is made out of bakelite. It resembles amber but has a strong plastic scent when rubbed.
    Any information would be appreciated.
    Groete
    Jannie
     
    Jannie Groenewald, Jan 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Do you mean smells of formaldehyde when run under hot water? You can also do the baking soda on a Q tip test to determine bakelite.
     
    Houseful, Jan 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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  3. Jannie Groenewald

    Jannie Groenewald Active Member

    I have just rubbed it with a damp cotton swab with baking soda...it left a dirty orange mark on the swab.

    Jannie
     
    Jannie Groenewald, Jan 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I bet its a cigarette holder.
     
    johnnycb09, Jan 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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  5. baltojoe75

    baltojoe75 Well-Known Member

    You don't give any dimensions, but compared to the hand in the photos, I think it could be a match holder
     
    baltojoe75, Jan 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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