Serene Horse Head Bakelite Brooch

This horse head brooch is beautifully modeled in Bakelite. The sleek and serene horse wears gold-tone tack. He gazes steadily out from his bright yellow eye. A secure rollover pin fastens the handsome brooch. Circa 1940.

Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. Developed by chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, 1909. Bakelite jewelry became fashionable in the 1920s due to its sleek, modern look and substantial, high-end feel. The wide variety of colors and visual textures made available by Bakelite kept it popular through the 1950s.

Details.....The brooch measures 2.85" tall and 2.31" wide. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on your antique and vintage jewels; we consider it part of their charm.

Item #JJ1176