Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) rectangular cigarette box

Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box, rectangular, moulded in imitation walnut (brown/black) phenolic, unsigned, European, 1930-1935. Lid decorated with raised moulded design of tendrils, interspersed with zig-zag lines, and central lozenge filled with criss-cross design. Resting on four legs.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-152
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) and brass
Measurements:
overall: 57 mm x 145 mm x 87 mm, 0.225kg
type:
cigarette box
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas