Retro Hand Carved + Painted Bakelite Horse Pin Sapphire shown running quickly ahead

shown running quickly ahead

Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape

Surrounding the appliqué image is an engraved leaf pattern

Connecting the cufflinks together is a gold bar link in the back stamped "PLON 14K"

Retro Hand Carved + Painted Bakelite Horse Pin Sapphire shown running quickly aheadBakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic substance made of synthetic components. Initially used for its electrically non conductive and heat resistant properties in radio and telephone castings, the material was also used in other products such as kids' toys, kitchenware and jewelry. Typically made of bright, beautiful colors, Bakelite has become very collectible over recent years and is appreciated