1940s Butler & Wilson Bakelite Bangle

Detail: This is a wonderful 1940s bakelite bangle. Exquisite quality and craftsmanship. The outer is hand carved and inlaid with two white-clowns and half moons. During the 1970s Butler & Wilson started their business by dealing vintage jewellery, especially bakelite. Pieces were hand engraved with the name 'Butler & Wilson'. Extremely rare, even without the Butler & Wilson association.

Period: 1940s

Colour: Dark brown and tan

Material: Bakilite

Origin: Unknown, possibly USA

Size: Inner diameter 2.5. Outer diameter 3 (inches). Size Conversion Chart

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect. Vintage Condition Guide

Delivery Costs: UK £5.00, Europe £9.00, International £16.00 

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1940s: The first half of the decade was dominated by WWII . Styles echoed military uniforms and was almost utilitarian. Fabrics were rationed in the UK and thus simple designs dominated fashion during this time, with an emphasis on beautiful tailoring. Post-war, fashion came back with a bang. In 1947, Dior launched his 'The New look' collection; perhaps the most controversial fashion statement made to date. It proposed absolute femininity and extravagance at a time that was still recovering from a period of limitation, yet the new-look demolished pre 1947 styles over night. Billowing skirts, narrow waists, padded hips and rounded shoulders changed fashion in a moment and has influenced it ever since.