A great Yemeni Bakelite necklace from the Mid Century made of hand made metal filigree and antique barrel shaped butterscotch phenolic resin beads. The beads test positive for bakelite with simichrome and have a lovely patina. The necklace ends with cone finials and handmade chain. The closure is an s clasp.

• Length is 64 cm (just over 25").
• The phenolic resin beads are 22 x 10mm.
• Weight is 66.4 g.