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-Bakelite- Tested positive w/ baking soda paste smell test!!!! -2" Wide -Small chips around rim ( This is a good sign & helps proves authenticity for Bakelite -No Seam -See last photo for chips Although simichrome polish & 409 cleaner are commonly used to show a positive test for most or all bakelite pieces, Black bakelite will not. This has to do with the piece being heavily dyed w/ a thick pigment and will not create a chemical reaction when in contact, that will normally cause the testing product of choice to turn yellow. deals Down below explains how an experienced persons can differentiate Bakelite from other early plastic pieces. No Seam, Heavier then other early plastics, chips/scratches, Odor released when hard/fast rubbing area, Noise when hitting two pieces of bakelite together, Experience! The most common early plastic often mistaken for bakelite is lucite. This plastic will never release a chemical odor when manipulated or when exposed to hot water Great condition.
-Bakelite- Tested positive w/ baking soda paste smell test!!!! -2" Wide -Small chips around rim ( This is a good sign & helps proves authenticity for Bakelite -No Seam -See last photo for chips Although simichrome polish & 409 cleaner are commonly used to show a positive test for most or all bakelite pieces, Black bakelite will not. This has to do with the piece being heavily dyed w/ a thick pigment and will not create a chemical reaction when in contact, that will normally cause the testing product of choice to turn yellow. deals Down below explains how an experienced persons can differentiate Bakelite from other early plastic pieces. No Seam, Heavier then other early plastics, chips/scratches, Odor released when hard/fast rubbing area, Noise when hitting two pieces of bakelite together, Experience! The most common early plastic often mistaken for bakelite is lucite. This plastic will never release a chemical odor when manipulated or when exposed to hot water Great condition.