At Home with Bakelite
"Plastic" objects are part of our history.
These items represent a significant example of Americana.
The Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art and the Philadelphia Museum all include "plastics" in their collections.You do not have to go to a museum to enjoy seeing and collecting "plastic" items.
The primary goal of the new movement, in the 1930's and 40's, was to provide less expensive, decorative, and useful items in the home, using machines to create and service the large population.It created an enormous variety of both functional and decorative high and low cost objects for the home which are sought after by collectors today.
Antique plastic is not a contradiction of terms ? plastics have been around in synthetic form for well over 100 years making them a true antique.
BAKELITE was developed by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1907 and was originally intended as an insulator for electricity, and is not quite 100 years old.
Besides Bakelite jewelry, Bakelite has brought us items such as radios, kitchenware, flatware, clocks, Bakelite handled utensils, telephones, salt and pepper shakers, etc.
The list of items boggle the mind and keeps increasing the pleasure it brings to the collector of any or all of the above.
When to decide to collect Bakelite? Colors, design and style are no doubt what will attract you initially.
The broad pallet of Bakelite enables today's collector to enjoy both nostalgia and utility.
For example, your eye catches a set of red plastic canisters ? and it becomes a "look" in your kitchen, which can be followed for a search for a set of Bakelite Flatware for your dining experience.
Above all, you are buying what you like and at the same time buying items of value.
The value increases as authentic examples of an era diminish in supply.
Collecting is a tangible, you had fun finding it and have the pleasure of the item in your home.
The term "streamlined" appeared in magazines and illustrations of the day, to describe the design that set this era apart.
Cocktail shakers, some accentuated with Bakelite, Bakelite napkin rings, drink stirrers, fruit knives, etc., were all part of the scene -
the streamlined Bakelite radio playing popular songs of the day.
This is now what collectors seek to continue to enhance the look of the era that has now become an important part of their lives.
We advise collectors of Antique and Vintage Bakelite items for their home, to buy what gives them pleasure and don't be afraid to set an eclectic table ? utensils and flatware do not have to match nor do they have to be the same color.
Buy "orphaned" pieces of Bakelite flatware to create a bright and colorful look ? all that matters is what appeals to you, the collector.
Be certain, that in order to assure the continuance of this search for Antique and Vintage Bakelite for the home, one has to always be certain of where and from whom these items are being purchased, and buy from reputable and knowledgeable dealers.At our shop Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies at Ruby Lane, we have been dealing in and have an expertise in the field of Antique and Vintage Bakelite for well over 20 years.
Please stop by and enjoy our selection of all things bakelite, including Bakelite household items, which include utensils, flatware, etc.
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/evelynnesoldiesbutgoodies.
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Central Market adds The Original Ceylon Tea Company to its extraordinary tea line-up.
DALLAS, TX (ContentDesk) December 17 2003--Central Market, the fresh market destination for people who are passionate about food, has added The Original Ceylon Tea Company products for people who are passionate about premium tea.The Original Ceylon Tea Company offers tea lovers 100% pure, high mountain grown tea from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in flavors and blends sure to please the most discriminating palate.
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A Guide to Decorative Picnic Baskets
Decorative picnic baskets come in many sizes, styles, and artistic flares. They can be packed with some basic cheeses and cracker varieties with a couple of napkins, or they can be full-on feasts for four to eight people, stocked richly with salmon, caviar, fruit, vegetables, sweets, wine, water jugs, dinnerware, silverware, glassware, corkscrews, and cutting boards.
Decorative picnic baskets tend to display their contents openly, with no lid. Sometimes, they are so full that they pop out of the basket for display purposes. For this reason, they make perfect gifts.
Everybody recognizes the classic rattan-woven picnic basket with the wooden handle and two flaps. You can almost smell the fresh bread wrapped in kitchen cloth, the cheeses and crackers, the freshly opened bottle of wine emanating from under the lids.
These are often called vintage picnic baskets.
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Free Gas with a Two-Night Stay at Paramount Hotel New York
New York, NY (ContentDesk) May 21, 2006 -- As gas prices soar to over $3 per gallon for the summer travel season, the Paramount Hotel New York helps take the bite out of high prices by putting free gas in your tank. Guests need simply to show their gasoline receiptdated within 24 hours of hotel arrivalupon check-in and the hotel will refund their bill up to $30. For reservations, call the hotel directly at 212-764-5500 and ask for the "gasoline" package. This offer is based on availability and cannot be combined with any other specials or packages. It is available seven days a week from June 29 through Labor Day (September 4, 2006) and requires a two-night minimum stay.
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