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Large Oval Catalin Box in Bright Red with Apple Juice Knob

This Large Catalin Bakelite Box is a Rare Find

Striking large oval shaped catalin bakelite box in marbleized bright red with huge clear apple-juice knob.  This box with it's large ball shaped knob and its large size is one of the rarest boxes to find. The bright red marbleized Catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing that only adds to the beauty of this desirable box.  This box is in original, untouched perfect condition, and is just a stunning example of this style. Box measures approximately: 8.25" long by 6.25 wide by 2" high.

Rare Large Catalin Powder Box Art Deco Octagon Shape in Red with Black

This Large Octagon Catalin Bakelite Powder Box is a Rare Find

This seldom seen large Art Deco octagon shaped Catalin powder box in watermelon red with orange swirls + black accents is a rare find. The fluted base sitting on 4 black Catalin cube feet sloping up to faceted sides finished off with a large "cube" finial resting on an octagon black Catalin base on lid. The large size combined with the different design elements used on this box make it unique and rare. Powder box is all original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 5" high by 5" round at base.

Applejuice Carved Flower Catalin Bakelite Powder Box

Beautiful Art Deco Clear Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Powder Box

Clear apple-juice carved Catalin powder box made in the early 1940's. The hand carved Art Deco circular box is simple + elegant with its reverse carved rings and intricate reverse hand carved flower motif on the lid. Powder box is original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, chips or repairs. Has light scratches consistent with careful use. Measures approximately: 3.25" wide by 2.14" high

Carved Catalin Bakelite Powder Box

Beautiful Art Deco Butterscotch Colored Bakelite Powder Box

Butterscotch carved Catalin powder box made in the early 1940's by the Catalin Corporation. The heavily hand carved Art Deco circular box is simple + elegant with its stepped top and acorn finial. Powder box is original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, or repairs. Base has a small mold mark/chip that does not detract from the beauty of this Catalin Bakelite box Measures approximately: 4" long 3" deep by 3" high to finial.

Machine Age WPA Mine Worker Gunmetal Sculpture

Great Machine Age WPA gunmetal colored mine worker sculpture.

Bakelite Figural "Apple" Salt & Pepper Shakers 1940's Deco

Great Figural Set of S+P Catalin "Apple" Shakers

This beautiful set of figural "Apple" shakers are bright green and emerald green Catalin / Bakelite and have metal stems which easily screw into and unscrew from apples to fill. Shakers are in perfect condition with no cracks, hairlines or chips. Measure approximately: 2.5" long by 1.75" wide

Machine Age Polished Aluminum Robot Sculpture

This Art Deco sculpture is ready to display with a custom Plexiglas stand

Wonderful 1940's Machine Age solid aluminum billet robot figure toy dip-mold sculpture on a custom Plexiglas stand.  Aluminium has been polished to a high gloss and looks incredible - this is ready to be displayed. Measures approximately: 14" tall and weighs 8lbs.

Small Catalin Speaker in Highly Marbleized Sand

Beautiful Sand colored marbleized catalin speaker. This speaker was manufactured in 1944 by Catalin Ltd. at Waltham Abbey, Hertfordshire, Essex, UK. This little speakers has a copper mesh grill that adds to the quality of the build. The glossy sand colored catalin cabinet has beautiful yellow, orange and brown marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The cabinet is free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The copper mesh on the speaker is an exact replacement for the original. Speaker cabinet has small scratches consistent with age + use. Speakers measures approximately: 5.5" wide by 6" high by 2.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested". Item is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Small Catalin Speaker - Vibrant Marbleized Azure Blue

Beautiful Azure Blue marbleized catalin speaker. This speaker was manufactured in 1944 by Catalin Ltd. at Waltham Abbey, Hertfordshire, Essex, UK. Seldom do you see these being sold in this vibrant color of Catalin. This little speaker has a copper mesh grill that adds to the quality of the build. The cabinet is free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The marbleized azure blue has been cut/polished back to the factory color and looks absolutely striking. Retains its original speaker inside the cabinet. The copper mesh on the speaker is an exact replacement for the original. Speaker has small scratches consistent with age + use. Speakers measures approximately: 5.5" wide by 6" high by 2.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested".  Item is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Great Set of 4 Small Catalin Speakers - Vibrant Colors

Rare Set of 4 Colors

Striking set of 4 Catalin intercom speakers in swirled Azure Blue, solid Bright Red, swirled Golden Yellow and swirled Lettuce Green. These were manufactured in 1944 by Catalin Ltd. at Waltham Abbey, Hertfordshire, Essex, UK. Seldom do you see these being sold as a set and in these vibrant colors of Catalin. These little speakers have copper mesh grills that add to the quality of the build. The cabinets on each of these are free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The marbleized azure blue and marbleized lettuce green example have been cut/polished back to the factory colors and look absolutely vibrant. Each example retains its original speaker inside the cabinet and the cardboard backing. The copper mesh on three of the speakers is an exact replacement for the original. Speakers have small scratches consistent with age + use. Speakers measures approximately: 5.5" wide by 6" high by 2.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Great Catalin Box with Cube Finial in Green Swirled + Black

This Large Octagon Catalin Bakelite Powder Box is a Rare Find

Catalin Bakelite box in green with yellow swirls with black accents. This incredible powder box is a rare find and is considered by many collectors to be the epitome of a catalin box collection. This box is one of only a few catalin boxes featured in "The Bakelite Jewelry Book" by Davidov + Dawes on page 65. The fluted base sitting on 4 black catalin cube feet sloping up to faceted sides finished off with a large "cube" finial resting on an octagon black catalin base on lid. The large size combined with the different design elements used on this box make it unique and rare. Powder box is original and has a beautiful gloss. Box has has no cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 5" high by 5" round at base.

Figural Bakelite Catalin Elephant Cigarette Dispenser

Fabulous Large Carved + Mechanical Elephant

Catalin Bakelite Box in Pistachio with Black

Seldom Seen Incredible Catalin Powder Box

Catalin Bakelite box in pistachio green with brown + purple swirls with black accents. Beautiful large seldom seen large Art Deco octagon shaped is an incredible powder box is a rare find. This box is one of only a few Catalin boxes featured in "The Bakelite Jewelry Book" by Davidov + Dawes on page 65. and considered by many collectors to be the epitome of a catalin box collection. The fluted base sitting on 4 black Catalin cube feet sloping up to faceted sides finished off with a lid that has a large "cube" handle resting on a black catalin octagon base. The large size combined with the different design elements used on this box make it unique and rare. Powder box is all-original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 5" high by 5" round at base.

Revere EMPIRE Cocktail Cups by William Archibald Welden Chrome + Yellow Bakelite

Rare Set of 6 Bakelite Footed Revere Cocktail Cups

Great set of six (6) Revere chrome with yellow Bakelite EMPIRE cocktail cups by William Archibald Welden. Produced by the REVERE Copper and Brass Company, 1938, and designed by their Director of Design, William Archibald Welden. These Bakelite footed cocktail cups were used in a number of the Revere Copper & Brass Company's cocktail sets. These would go great with either the Empire or Zephyr cocktail shaker set. Cocktail cups appear to be unused with only very small signs of age and storage. Chrome is bright and has no corrosion. Yellow Bakelite bases are free of cracks or chips and retain the factory gloss. Each footed cup measures approximately: 3.25" high x 2.80" diameter

Catalin Bakelite Figural "Mushroom" Salt & Pepper Shakers Rare

Great Set of Whimsical "Mushroom" Bakelite Salt Shakers

Rare set of figural "Mushroom" catalin shakers sitting on a bright green catalin leaf tray.  Made is West Germany in the 1940s this set of shakers is among the top shakers you can have in your collection. Consisting of two beautiful figural red mushrooms with yellow bases and silver applied dots sitting on a marbleized green leaf tray. The bright red Catalin tops have a deep shine, rich color and glow. Both mushroom shakers are in great condition with no cracks, hairlines or chips and show only slight wear to applied silver dots. Green marbleized leaf is in perfect condition and marked West Germany on the underside. Large mushroom does not unsrew and I do not want to force it. Tray measure approximately: 6" long and large mushroom shaker is 2.5" high and smaller mushroom is 2" high.

Catalin Bakelite "Cigarette" Box in Bright Red

One of the Top 5 Catalin Cigarette Boxes to Find - Carved Cigarette Handle

Stunning Catalin Bakelite "Cigarette" Box in marbleized Bright Red with Carved Cigarette.  This box with it's figural hand carved Catalin cigarette on the lid is one of the rarest boxes to find. This box is one of only a few boxes featured in both the "The Bakelite Jewelry Book" by Davidov + Dawes on page 65 and "The Bakelite Collection" by Matthew L. Burkholz. The bright red Catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing taht only add to the beauty of this desirable box.  This box is in original, untouched perfect condition, and is just a stunning example of this style. Box measures approximetely: 3 5/8" high by 3" wide.

Stylized Art Deco Jazz Musician Sculpture Hagenauer Attribution

Great Carved Wood Art Deco Jazz Sculpture

Incredible Bright Orange Catalin Poker Chip Holder - Yellow + Black Chips

Rare + Striking Color Poker Chip Rack

Striking bright orange Catalin Bakelite poker chip caddy/rack with yellow + black Catalin chip. This colorful example is the first one I have seen in this color combination. This This Art Deco Catalin poker chip caddy + card holder was made in the early 1940's. Caddy + chips are original and retain a beautiful factory gloss and with no cracks, or chips. Bottom has small mold marks. Holder holds approximately 200 chips. Measures approximately: 7" wide by 4.5" deep by 4.5" high to carrying handle.

Incredible + Rare Jumbo Catalin Dice in Clear Red - 4" Square

Rare Pair of Giant Catalin Dice - Seldom Seen

Seldom seen JUMBO clear red Catalin dice - these dice measure a large 4" square and weigh a hefty 2,177 grams total.  Beautiful garnet red with bubbles. Dice are in great original condition + retain the factory gloss to the Catalin.  Show small signs of use consistent with age and careful use.

Pantages "Maestro Music" Art Deco Remote Wired Music Speaker Selector

Rare + Stately Speaker Manufactured by Rodney Pantages Co, Hollywood, CA.

Rare Pantages Maestro Music Art Deco 1940's Remote Wired Music Speaker Selector. This incredible Art Deco speaker selector was manufactured by Rodney Pantages Co, Hollywood, CA. Red glass panels behind the "Maestro Music" pilasters give it a warm glow. This example is one of only two known to exist + makes for a unique piece for the Art Deco, jukebox or coin operated collector. Rodney Pantages was son of the theater magnate Alexander Pantages of Pantages movie theater fame. Rodney entered the wired jukebox market with Maestro Your-Choice-By-Voice system in autumn of 1940. He later made cabinets for the system offering a program of not less than 2,000 music selections. The influence of the theater business can be seen in the design of the Maestro Music speaker selector.  Looks like a large wall sconce seen in Art Deco movie theaters. This innovative music selection speaker device was connected to remote location (see picture) that transmitted over telephone lines. Depositing 10¢ for 1 song or 25¢ for 3 would connect you to the operator by microphone for your song selection. Selection would then be played on a turntable and transmitted to the speaker by telephone line. Was part of "system" that consisted of counter boxes for table or on bar, and a large mirrored unit. Songs titles were listed on sheets handed out to patrons at bar, and tables. Melody Lane restaurant, Hollywood, CA, was Pantages most famous installation of the "Maestro Music" system. Unique concept for the 1940's, wireless music! Speaker selector has been restored to original condition.  This stately Art Deco piece of coin-op history measures: 31" high by 14" wide by 9" deep.