{"product_id":"vintage-bakelite-ball-cherry-red-marbled-catalin-sphere-made","title":"Vintage Bakelite Ball – Cherry Red Marbled Catalin Sphere, Made in USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage bakelite ball is a sphere of heavy Bakelite (Catalin) in a rich cherry red or burgundy color with lighter red marbled swirls. It measures about 6.5 cm (2.5 in) across and weighs 253 g, so it feels solid in the hand. It was made in the USSR and can serve as a decorative ball or a paperweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sphere \/ decorative ball \/ paperweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakelite (Catalin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cherry red \/ burgundy with lighter red swirls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6.5 cm (2.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 253 g (8.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described as Art Deco \/ Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swirl marble pattern on one side, visible casting line along the equator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall good vintage condition. The surface keeps a pleasant shine but shows expected signs of age: scratches, light scuffs, dents and minor pitting. A chemical swab check for bakelite was done, and the result is shown in a photo. Please examine all of the close-up photos for the condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBakelite was one of the first fully synthetic plastics, and Catalin is the cast version that was colored in strong marbled shades such as red. Cast spheres like this are collected for their color and their weight, and the swirl pattern makes each one different. This piece has the casting line along the equator that is typical of the process, and it suits collectors of vintage plastics and Art Deco style objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 vintage bakelite ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67675837464725,"sku":"v1|407168862927|0","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_ca779a09-90b1-424e-b3c2-eae91a49b442.jpg?v=1791572061","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-bakelite-ball-cherry-red-marbled-catalin-sphere-made","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}