Antique and Vintage Plastic Kitchenware such as Vintage Bakelite, Celluloid and Lucite Flatware, Utensils and Collectibles have gained significant respect and are being sought after more and more each year by all generations. Their proven durability in their well-constructed pieces are as useful today as when they were popular during the 1920's through the 1940's while their wide assortment of colors beautify the home.

"Decorate your home for the holidays with vintage plastics by displaying your bakelite, celluloid, lucite, jewelry and collectibles in your livingroom as conversation pieces or to create a warm and welcome vintage appearance in your kitchen."

Many people don't realize how many objects in their home when they were growing up was actually made from Bakelite, Lucite and Celluloid. Beautiful Art Deco Vanity Sets, Dresser Boxes, Compacts, Purses, Dolls and more were made from Celluloid and Bakelite. Kitchen Clocks, That Plastic Radio that played all the time, the Handles of Flatware and Cooking Utensils such as Egg Beaters, Apple Peelers, Ice Cream Scoopers and so much more were made from Bakelite and Lucite.

The Marriage of Bakelite and Lucite showed itself in Two-tone Flatware and Costume Jewelry and is not limited to solids only. A variety of Patterns such as Checkerboards, Dots, Animals, End-Of-Day in a Vast array of Colors were produced. Spoons with Bakelite Handles are hardest to find since Boxed Bakelite Kitchenware Flatware Sets were mostly sold with only the Forks and Knives for Picnics and Luncheons. If you can, have a look around your Grandmother's or Moms Kitchen and Jewelry Box. I bet you'll find some Wonderful Celluloid, Vintage Bakelite and Lucite that you never noticed before.

Be gentle with your Vintage Bakelite and wash them by hand. A dishwashing machine will ruin the finish. Always buy what you like and decorate your home for the Holidays with Vintage Plastics. Display your Bakelite, Celluloid, Lucite Purses and Jewelry in a Lucite Box in your Livingroom as a conversation piece. Create a warm welcoming vintage appearance in your Kitchen with Bakelite and Lucite Utensils, Cookware and Appliances. And always Buy from reputable and knowledgeable dealers.

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