TESTED Authentic Vintage Bakelite Catalin Sphere Ball Deep Cherry Red Marbled...

Product Specifications

Condition: Used (Good vintage condition with surface wear, verified)

Material: Bakelite / Catalina

Color: Rich cherry red / burgundy with lighter red swirls

Type: Sphere / Decorative Ball / Paperweight

Era / Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern

Weight: 253 grams

Diameter: Approx. 6.5 cm (2.5 inches)

Country/Region of Manufacture: USSR

Description

Up for sale is an authentic vintage Bakelite / Catalina sphere (ball) in a beautiful rich cherry red (burgundy) color with distinct light marbled swirls.

POSITIVE TEST RESULT:

This piece has been tested and confirmed to contain Bakelite/Catalin using chemical analysis (leaves a distinctive yellow-brown patina on a cotton swab – see attached test photo).

Key Features:

Material: Heavy, high-quality vintage Bakelite/Catalin with a rich, deep color.

Weight: 253 grams (feels great in the hand, heavy, and solid).

Size: Approximately 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter.

Appearance: Deep cherry red base with a mesmerizing swirl marble pattern on one side and a visible vintage casting line along the equator.

Condition:

Overall good vintage condition. The surface retains a pleasant shine but shows expected signs of age and history, including scratches, light scuffs, dents, and minor pitting (please examine all close-up photos for details).

Included:

1 vintage Bakelite ball

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.

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