Bakelite, Bakelite and More Bakelite

This week at the store there has been quite an interest in Bakelite . We have been selling bangles, brooches, inkwells, pens and many other oddities made from this funky material. Bakelite is an early form of plastic, one of the first made from synthetic materials. It was originally fashioned for its ecletrically non-condutive and heat resistant properties for insulators, radios and telephone casings. It is usually recognizable by its beautiful array of retro colors, its loud and well known clank as bangles slide down your wrist to meet your hand and its lovely phemaldehyde smell. 

It is incredible to see how no two pieces of Bakelite are alike. Each piece has its own color, sometimes hand carved distinction, shape, and character. The hunt to see all the varieties of Bakelite is fun and possibly never ending! 

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Handsome Handbags

Mandalian Enameled Mesh Purse

 

                                               Marcasite and Carnelian Framed Suede Clutch

                                                               Embroidered Bird Purse

                                          

                                                                   Beaded Handbag

                                                     Tooled Leather purse with Silver Frame

                                                                  Lucite Box Purse

                                               Whiting and Davis Silver Mesh Purse

                                                               Snake Skin Bag

Featured Dealer of the Week:#200

 Dealer 200 bought the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall with her husband in 1988 and it has been an ever growing and changing store since.She is well known for her fine taste in vintage jewelry such as signed costume, beautifully colored Art Deco pieces, Victorian, Sterling and Mexican Silver,Gold, Bakelite and so much more. Not only does dealer 200 have a vast variety of jewelry but also many small rarities that even museums would love to have.

Summer Sale!

We are having a HOT Summer Sale! The deals are just as hot as the temperature outside! So come on down to find some great treasures and great deals to go with them. Sale Starts July 15th and ends Aug 14th. 

Tin Litho Frog toy from the 20's

Welcome!

Welcome to the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall Blog!
    We are one of the oldest antique malls in LA.We have vintage toys,jewelry,glassware,home decor and other obscurities.You can take a peek at our inventory here on our blog,on our website http://www.soantiquemall.com/index.html,on http://www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksAntiqueMall or just pop on by the store!

    At the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall you'll find traditional mainstays as well as unconventional collections in our over 10,000 sq ft. antique mall 
      Vinyl Records
      Military collectables
      Antique Toys
      Vintage prints and pictures
      Antique Furniture
      Vintage decor and accessories
      Ephemera and Hollywood Memorabilia
      Guitars & amps including Fender, Gibson and Martin
      Fine wristwatches including Rolex and Patek Phillipe
      Glassware from depression glass to Lalique crystal.
      China , Porcelain and Art Pottery including Limoges and                
      Roseville
      Antique sterling silver and silverplate including silver 
      overlay and Tiffany
      Old photos, buy an interesting Daguerreotype, tintype or      
      cabinet card
      MId Century Modern with many Eames Era designers
      See our Jewelry page for our extensive antique , vintage 
      and estate jewelry collection
      Vintage accessories including vintage hats and vintage 
      clothing

WE BUY! 

   We buy individual antique and vintage pieces, collections or an entire household . We look to buy estate and antique jewelry as well as vintage and costume jewelry. We buy all styles of jewelry, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, vintage costume jewelry, signed designer jewelry, antique engagement rings, Bakelite, gold, sterling . We especially look to buy vintage decor and accessories, vintage handbags and purses, old photos, vintage guitars, vinyl records, mid century modern, and a wide range of interesting antique smalls.

The best way to sell your antiques is to email our vintage and antique buyer at soantiques@aol.com. Include photos and any information you may have regarding age, condition, size, marks or signatures , manufacturer with model numbers asking price and your location. If you don't have email please call the buying office (818) 360-8071 (10a.m. - 6p.m).


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