Large vintage rootbeer Bakelite (verified) and gold tone Art Deco machine age geometric brooch, classic 1930s design continental (With thanks to the website

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It is believed that Ric was the dog that was the inspiration for Tintin's famous dog

The top strand is set with ever so slightly darker coloured topaz crystal stones

This is because some of the pink rhinestones have an aurora borealis sheen

Large vintage rootbeer Bakelite (verified) and gold tone Art Deco machine age geometric brooch, classic 1930s design continental (With thanks to the websiteChunky vintage Art Deco 1930s machine age geometric brooch with antique gold tone, possibly pinchbeck, and a large flattened ring of rootbeer Bakelite in a lovely honey orange brown. The plastic tests positive for Bakelite using simichrome paste. This stunning piece shows a wonderful geometric, streamlined style from the 1930s Art Deco period. The piece feels lovely when handled high quality and smooth. The brooch is just over 3 inches long by 1. 5