Vintage Yellow Orange Amber Catalin Bakelite Block — 701 grams

This is a genuine vintage Catalin Bakelite block rod in a warm yellow-orange amber tone — a color prized by collectors and craftspeople worldwide for its rich, honey-like depth and natural translucency.

• Weight: 701 grams
  Dimensions: 20 × 7 × 4.2 cm
  Color: Yellow / Orange / Amber
  Material: Authentic Catalin Bakelite (cast phenol-formaldehyde resin)
  Origin: Vintage old stock

Catalin Bakelite was produced primarily from the late 1920s through the early 1950s, cast without fillers — resulting in extraordinary color depth, warmth, and that unmistakable dense weight in the hand. Yellow-amber tones like this one develop naturally as the original material oxidizes over decades, deepening into rich honey and orange hues impossible to replicate in modern materials.

This block is ideal for: prayer beads (tesbih, misbaha, tasbih, subhah), jewelry making (bangles, rings, pendants, earrings), beads and buttons, and collectors looking for a solid, weighty piece of authentic vintage Catalin.

The block shows natural vintage patina consistent with genuine aged Catalin. It carries the characteristic Catalin smell when tested with warm water — a reliable mark of authenticity.

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