Lot 220: Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite Clothes Brush

Description

A handsome vintage clothes brush with a warm, honey-toned Bakelite back and handle, in the deep "butterscotch" color prized by collectors of early plastics. Bakelite, introduced in 1907 as the first fully synthetic plastic, became a staple material for household goods through the 1930s-50s thanks to its durability and rich, glowing color range, and butterscotch tones like this one are especially sought after today. The dense, soft bristles are still full and springy, set in a long, gently curved wooden block for comfortable use across a coat, hat, or suit to lift dust and lint. Vanity and grooming pieces like this one are popular with collectors who display them in sets on a dresser tray, and this one's substantial 7" length and glossy, unchipped Bakelite give it real presence.

Condition Report:

Good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age. The Bakelite shows its characteristic warm glow with only light surface scratching and no chips or cracks noted. The bristles are full, evenly set, and show only light wear with no significant shedding or matting visible. No odor or fading noted in the photos.

Keywords:

Bakelite clothes brush, butterscotch Bakelite, vintage grooming brush, early plastic collectible, vanity brush, dresser set piece, vintage hat brush, mid-century Bakelite, collectible plastics, antique clothes brush

Dimensions: H: 1.25", W: 1.75", L: 7"