Featured French bakelite-like bracelets

Any ideas on these? I am very familiar with bakelite, these almost look like they could be bakelite, but do not give the smell when rubbed, also do not give a positive with simichrome. One bracelet has a "Made in France" label.

They have an interesting look with that wavy looking pattern in the plastic. Just curious if anyone can point me to a maker, or some keywords. Thanks.

 

Just a guess ...but maybe they're older "celluloid" faux ivory. I like them!

 

They are gorgeous, Lucille.
Maybe galalith/casein? If you immerse galalith in hot water for a while, it will smell like burnt milk.

 

Lucite, 1960s ish, Lea Stein. Lea Stein stuff has that wavy Lucite detail - it's compressed. If you google on Lea Stein lucite, you'll find an almost identical bangle in blue. It's on Pinterest so I can't C&P it. Oh, hang on here - https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LE...T-BEAD-BANGLE-BRACELET-TORTOISE-/302577361890

It's pretty typical of her earlier stuff. You should do well with that.

 

Looks more like 1960s or later French Lucite, might be Lea Stein...

~Cheryl

 

Oops, Bear already answered!

~Cheryl

 

Bingo! Lea Stein. Thank you!

It reminded me of a Lea Stein piece someone listed a few months back (was it SBSVC or MillCove?)-- could not recall the maker's name. Thanks!

Here is a dead ringer:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-LE...N-BANGLE-BRACELET-PARIS-FRANCE-/112711007764?

Had one last question.

There are sections where the layers seemed almost "pinched" ...I'm sure that was done during manufacturing. Do I mention, and if yes, how to describe?

 

I'd sell as a pair, that's how I'd buy them. As to the pinching, it's how they're made - yes, show photos but it's not a fault.

Her brooches are often signed and have an unmistakable back structure. The bangles aren't signed.

 

Purchased as a pair, good idea. Then I don't have to take new photos! Thanks.

 

They're very smart: and if you can, offer international, her stuff is very collected here.

 

The UK is definitely the market for those. Maybe Ireland too. I'd definitely offer shipping to Great Britain if you're going to list those.

 

Thanks for offering them, Lucille. Our DIL will love them for her birthday.
Patd

 

Hello Patd,

Just getting ready to print postage. What a nice surprise the buyer was you!

I'm sure your DIL will love them. Many thanks.

 

Blink and they're GONE!!!!! AWESOME!!!!! Way to sell something!!!!!!

 

Score! Now that's what I call a brisk turnaround.

 

Splendid! I only have Stein brooches, but I love them. Bought one for a song at a car boot sale: I looked at the dealer, she said she knew it was too cheap but that I was buying it to keep, and she'd rather have that. He is a splendid deco style cat.