1930s Galalith Beaded Necklace | Rare Early Plastic Choker
$55.00
1930s Galalith beaded necklace.
Lovely 1930s Galalith beaded necklace. Choker length with abstract frosted glass beads.
✅ Approx. Size (cm): 15″ (38) long.
✅ Condition: Very good.
✅ Era: 1930s.
✅ Mark/Label: None.
✅ Only one – Buy Now.
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Vintage 1930s Galalith beaded necklace mixed with frosted glass beads.
1930s Choker Details
- Lovely choker necklace.
- Frosted glass beads in an abstract shape alternate with red floral Galalith beads.
- Small red spacers between the larger beads.
- The Galalith plastic beads are an interesting color of medium cranberry red.
- Spring ring closure.
- Galalith is an early type of plastic that predates Bakelite and was the perfect material for carved designs.
VINTAGE CONDITION
WHAT IS GALALITH
About Galalith
Galalith is a type of early plastic made from the casein protein found in milk. Developed in the late 19th century, it was widely used for making buttons, jewelry, pens, and other decorative items from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century.
Galalith was valued for its ability to be dyed in vibrant colors, molded into various shapes, and polished to a smooth, glossy finish. It was durable, non-toxic, and had an appearance similar to horn, ivory, or other natural materials. However, it couldn’t be melted or reshaped once set, which limited its applications compared to other plastics that emerged later, like Bakelite.
It’s still appreciated today by collectors of vintage accessories, especially for its use in Art Deco and early 20th-century jewelry and accessories.
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