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Green bakelite

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Green bakelite pieces by Marquis and Duperite
made in Australia, c.1940-1950s

And so to the green bakelite. All the pieces in the image are made by Marquis, with the exception of the scoops which were made by Duperite. There were ten companies producing bakelite domestic ware in Australia in the post-war period, and I have examples of them all!

The ten companies were: Nally Eon, Helix Sellex, Iplex, Nylex Tilly, Bristilite and Duperite ['ite' endings evoking bakelite.]

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