Vintage Bakelite Bangle Bracelet "Butterscotch" "Mississippi Mud" Art Deco 1930s-1940's

The bangle you have features a marbled yellow and brown design, consistent with vintage Bakelite (phenolic resin) jewelry, specifically in what collectors often call 'Butterscotch" or "Mississippi Mud' color. These pieces were most popular during the Art Deco period, from the late 1920s to the 1940s

Key characteristics

Material: The material is likely Bakelite, based on the hot water test, prized for its durability and unique colors.

Appearance: The bangle has a smooth glossy finish with natural oxidation which gives the outer surface a darker patina compared to the protected inner areas.

Origin: Bakelite was invented in the Jnited States by Leo Baekeland in 1907 and was the first commercial synthetic plastic, later used widely for jewelry when colors were introduced in the1930s.