{"product_id":"vintage-authentic-bakelite-bangle-pumpkin-marigold-orange-catalin-1930s-1940s-tested","title":"Vintage Authentic Bakelite Bangle – Pumpkin Marigold Orange Catalin – 1930s–1940s Tested","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA vibrant and beautifully saturated vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epumpkin marigold Bakelite bangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, crafted from genuine early Catalin and authenticated through Simichrome testing. The cotton swab produced a strong mustard-yellow oxidation result — confirming true 1930s–1940s Bakelite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece features a bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e21.69 mm width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, a smooth domed profile, and a subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoval shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e that adds comfort and a tailored fit on the wrist. The rich orange coloration shows natural tonal depth, glowing warmly under light with classic Catalin translucency. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e29.38 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the weight is consistent with original thick-form Bakelite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA standout collector’s bangle in one of the most desirable Bakelite colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Authentic vintage Bakelite (Simichrome tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 1930s–1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Pumpkin \/ marigold orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Thick domed bangle with slight oval shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e29.38 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e21.69 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterior circumference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Excellent vintage condition; no cracks or chips; remnants of an old sticker area on one side that does not affect structure or integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Interior circumference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e21.69 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e29.38 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Shape: Slightly oval domed form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pumpkin-orange Bakelite bangle delivers a warm, vintage glow ideal for all seasons. Wear it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003estacked with butterscotch, greens, and reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esolo as a bold color statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epaired with gold jewelry for a 1930s glamour feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOrange Bakelite is a classic collector favorite because of its cheerful vibrancy and ability to complement nearly any wardrobe palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Note \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePumpkin and marigold tones are among the most collectible Bakelite colorways. The substantial width, confirmed authenticity, and excellent condition make this a desirable mid-century Catalin example. Oval-shaped bangles are especially sought after for comfort and their slightly elevated fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA strong addition to any curated Bakelite collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48388680188144,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20251205_1632482.jpg?v=1764981610","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-authentic-bakelite-bangle-pumpkin-marigold-orange-catalin-1930s-1940s-tested","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}