Vintage Bakelite Prayer Beads – Cherry Red Phenolic Resin – 1950s

Weight: 43.29 g Bead size: 14.5 mm Material: Bakelite (phenolic resin) in a rich cherry-red tone with natural internal marbling Imam bead: classic yellow marbled Bakelite (Catalin type) Cross: decorative metal cross with purple cabochon UV test: no fluorescence (typical for Bakelite) Simichrome test: positive, confirming phenolic resin A beautiful mid-century Bakelite prayer bead set with large, warm-to-the-touch beads and deep glossy patina. Authentic vintage phenolic resin, not modern plastic. Highly collectible.