ROUND BAKELITE BOX. HAND-PAINTED. ENGLISH.

Description:
- Tall, round, hand-painted bakelite box of English origin.
- The box is medium-sized, round and tall.
- The lid features hand-painted flowers, although part of the design has worn off due to age and poor conservation.
- The base bears the word: England.
- The box is made of off-white Bakelite. Bakelite was the first 100% synthetic plastic, created in 1907. It is a thermosetting phenolic resin that is hard, heat-resistant, electrically insulating and does not soften when heated. It is notable for being versatile but not recyclable.

Conservation and Damage:
- The box is in very good condition.
- It has small dents and scratches due to age. It has no breaks of any kind.
- Part of the design on the lid has come off.
- The object shows wear and tear consistent with it’s age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- The colours in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The item for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal opinions that have not been verified.