Bakelite Cheroot Tip apropos of the era of

apropos of the era of Mid Century Modern furniture

or any small items you’d like to keep in a beautifully functional box

you can see a bouquet of hallmarks helping identify the metal

Engraved CJS on the lid

Engravings: Lalique France

Bakelite Cheroot Tip apropos of the era ofBakelite was an early plastic sometimes used to mimic more expensive materials like tortoise shell or buffalo horn. This cheroot tip was designed in a yellowish color, possibly in an attempt to mimic the colorations of horn. Cheroots are cigars originating in Myanmar and India, first gaining popularity in Europe in the mid 19th century. Many individuals indulged in tobacco consumption, much like today, but wanted to accessorize and enhance their