Bakelite In The Kitchen. It was patented by Belgian born Leo Hendrik Baekeland in New York in 1907 and was the first truly synthetic and thermosetting plastic. Bakelite in the Kitchen Schiffer Book for Collectors by Mauzy Barbara Pap.
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More than 40 categories of kitchenware are presented in this appealing volume that covers gadgets flatware napkin rings childrens utensils and even some non-kitchen examples too colorful and fun to miss. By the early 1950s Bakelite was considered old fashioned and womens magazines offered directions on weaving materials. This is the one indispensable source of information on dating manufacturers and designs that is an absolute must for the dealer the collector even the non-collector.
Collectors will enjoy sharing photos info and stories about their Bakelite kitchen collectibles.
Thermosetting meant that it could not. Mauzy provides a definitive look at Bakelite with almost 600 full-color photographs of thousands of pieces including their descriptions and values. It was patented by Belgian born Leo Hendrik Baekeland in New York in 1907 and was the first truly synthetic and thermosetting plastic. This is a matching four piece set each measuring 9 inches long with 5 inch blades and 4 inch bakelite handles.
