{"product_id":"art-deco-orientalist-bakelite-brooch-c-1920-1930s","title":"Art Deco Orientalist Bakelite Brooch, c. 1920–1930s.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND — Art Deco Orientalist Bakelite Brooch, c. 1920–1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeast your eyes on this spectacular and oversized Art Deco brooch, lavishly crafted in the 1920\/30s and dripping with Orientalist elegance. This sculptural showpiece is carved from sumptuous apple-green Bakelite, a beloved early plastic prized by collectors for its durability, weighty feel, and rich coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated oval form is crowned at both ends by stylised caramel “cloud scrolls”—an unmistakable nod to Chinese and Japanese decorative motifs popular during the Art Deco craze. These cloud formations are beautifully hand-carved and shaded, adding tactile depth and a luxe two-tone contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the centre, delicate linear inlays of sparkling clear rhinestones create a glamorous Deco rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir placement evokes the precision and geometry that defined the era, offering a bold dialogue between symmetry and organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable oversized format, this jewel spans generously across the chest—impactful yet refined. It closes with its original pinback, and the Bakelite reveals that unmistakable warm, buttery glow when held up to the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of this quality, scale, and imagination are rarely seen outside serious Bakelite collections. Comparable examples—especially those with Orientalist motifs—have fetched notable high prices on the global vintage market, often climbing into impressive territory due to their scarcity and desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar brooches are priced at $250 (R4000) and higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The brooch measures 10cm x 4.4cm and weight of 10 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623093932338,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251111-170353.jpg?v=1762997374","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/art-deco-orientalist-bakelite-brooch-c-1920-1930s","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}