Bakelite Catalin rods

Genuine American Bakelite round rods from the closed Brooklyn, N.Y. factory.  These phenolic resin plastics were made in an amazing range of colors, shapes, and patterns. We have solid and marbled, opaque and translucent, and nearly clear (Prystal) Bakelite rods that make excellent material for jewelry, buttons, and rosary or faturan beads. All test positive with simichrome polish.

Bakelite Catalin rods

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Marbled black round Bakelite rod 1.75" by 4.5" 238g
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SKU: BAKRnd-mrb.blk-1.75x4.5-238g

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PRODUCT TYPE: Bakelite rods

VENDOR: Genuine Bakelite

These beautiful vintage marbled black round Bakelite rods are over 90 years old and test positive with simichrome polish. There is no cracking, splitting, or crazing. These rods would make excellent jewelry, including rosary or faturan prayer beads. The marbling...

$345.00
Bakelite rod 1/2" square 5.9" long 32 gr translucent amber *
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SKU: BAKSq-trns.amb-0.50x5.9-32g

AVAILABILITY: In stock (10 items)

PRODUCT TYPE: Bakelite rods

VENDOR: Genuine Bakelite

These 1/2" x 1/2" square vintage American Bakelite rods are a beautiful translucent amber. They are over 90 years old and test positive with simichrome polish. There is no cracking, splitting, or crazing. Sold by the piece. This rod would...

$32.00
Bakelite black-beige round rod 2-3/8" by 4" long (377g)
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SKU: BAKRnd-bge/blk-2.37x4-377g

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PRODUCT TYPE: Bakelite rods

VENDOR: Genuine Bakelite

A rare 2-color vintage American Bakelite black and beige round rod. The beige color runs from one end of the rod all the way to the other end. The beige color would be visible if the outside were sanded lightly....

$300.00

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