1930s Bakelite Tennis Player Brooch | Apple Juice & Mahogany Wood

Rare 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Mahogany Wood Sportsman Brooch featuring a hand-carved wooden tennis player with racket, mounted in an apple-juice Bakelite frame. Each figure from this Depression-era series was individually carved and painted, giving every piece its own character. The hardware and construction are period-correct: flat-head screws, C-clasp, and steel pinback. The wooden player is hand-painted in deep brown and red tones, posed mid-swing with a circular racket. This design captures the playful American leisure style of the late 1930s. ✨ Details • Authentic vintage Bakelite (tested positive) • Carved and painted hardwood figure • Original hardware and pinback • Approx. 1.75” x 1.5” • Excellent vintage condition — no cracks, light patina A museum-quality collectible for Bakelite and Art Deco jewelry enthusiasts. Estimated Era: c.1938–1942 Original Retail (1930s): $1.50–$2.50 Current Value: $350–$500