Vtg 1930s Carved Overdyed BAKELITE Football Game Day Pin Brooch Martha Sleeper

1930's Game Day Bakelite Pin Brooch. The pin is in excellent condition other then the minor corrosion to the metal pin on back. Please refer to photos as they are part of the description and are better to determine actual condition. 1930s Bakelite'gadget' brooch is attributed to Martha Sleeper and features a football / game day design theme.

The large over dyed (resin washed) carved Bakelite sports whistle suspends 5 carved Bakelite charms. Charms include a megaphone, a helmet, a pennant, a football and a lucky charm (horseshoe) with brass studs. All charms are original and hang from a brass chain. Entire brooch: 2 1/4" x 2 3/4".

Whistle: 2 1/4 across x 5/8 tall. Martha Sleeper made jewelry in the 1930's and 40's. This item (and many like it) can be seen in most Bakelite jewelry identification books.

A great item to add to your collection! NOTE: Resin Washed Bakelite should not be tested with simichrome, as the overdye can be removed. This has been tested by the rub/smell test and the Formula 409 test.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "spa_girl" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.

Shape: Asymmetrical
Handmade: Yes
Country of Origin: United States
Total Carat Weight: NA
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Department: Women
Base Metal: Unknown
Certification: NA
Diamond Clarity Grade: NA
Setting Style: NA
Material: Bakelite
Colored Diamond Intensity: NA
Theme: Sports
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Brooch
Cut Grade: NA
Seller Warranty: No
Customized: No
Antique: Yes
Main Stone Color: NA
Color: Red
Vintage: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Item Length: 2.25\
Main Stone Treatment: NA
Metal Purity: Unknown
Signed: No
Main Stone: No Stone
Wholesale: No
Main Stone Creation: NA
Occasion: All
Brand: Martha Sleeper
Metal: Unknown
Diamond Color Grade: NA
Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
Main Stone Shape: NA