Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Swallow & Flowers Brooch, 1940s

A beautifully carved butterscotch Bakelite brooch featuring a swallow in flight among cheerful flowers and leaves. The carving is crisp with deep cutwork and a warm glossy surface that shows the subtle oxidation Bakelite collectors love. Fitted with a secure rollover safety clasp dating to the late 1930s–40s.

This piece was Simichrome-tested positive for Bakelite, showing the characteristic yellow residue confirming authentic vintage phenolic resin.

Details:

• Era: Late 1930s–1940s
• Material: Genuine Bakelite (phenolic resin)
• Color: Butterscotch amber
• Clasp: Rollover safety clasp
• Size: 3" long x 1.1" high
• Origin: Likely U.S.
• Condition: Excellent vintage

Why you’ll love it:
Classic late Art Deco charm meets 1940s sentiment. The swallow, a timeless symbol of hope and safe return, adds meaning to this piece beyond its beauty. Lightweight, sculptural, and unmistakably Bakelite — a collector favorite and an easy everyday wear.