Name: 1930s Galalith Necklace | Unique Hand-carved Beads
SKU: CSO-JN001
Availability: InStock

This clay-colored 1930s Galalith necklace is a rare find.

Vintage Necklace Details

Vintage 1930s carved Galalith necklace.
A lovely tone of light orange.
Large elaborately carved beads complement round beads.
The size of the beads tapers smaller to the back.
Screw-in clasp.
Galalith is an early milk-based plastic similar to Bakelite or celluloid. Developed in 1895 by a German chemist, it can be dyed in many colors, with swirls and patterns, and hand-carved. This material went out of popular use after WWII due to the scarcity of milk.Galalith is often misdescribed as French bakelite.

Vintage Condition

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