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BEX trinket bowl

Side view of a trinket bowl showing the semi-circular knob. Side view of a trinket bowl showing the smooth sides. Top view of a trinket bowl showing the mottled colouring. Top view of a trinket bowl showing the inner surfaces. Underside view of a trinket bowl showing the moulded inscriptions.
Side view of a trinket bowl showing the semi-circular knob. Side view of a trinket bowl showing the smooth sides. Top view of a trinket bowl showing the mottled colouring. Top view of a trinket bowl showing the inner surfaces. Underside view of a trinket bowl showing the moulded inscriptions.

Classification

Description

A round, lidded trinket bowl in red phenol formaldehyde.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
British Xylonite

Inscriptions

moulded: "A "BEX" MOULDING. MADE IN ENGLAND" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006972

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
62mm
Diameter
87mm

Colour

red