Vintage BSK Gold Tone Daisy Flower Brooch Pin 4" Large Statement MCM Jewelry

Description

View Vintage BSK Gold Tone Daisy Flower Brooch Pin 4" Large Statement MCM Jewelry with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Png⁠ and ⁠image_7. Before 1955, BSK pieces were stamped simply "BSK" without the circle-C. Mid Century / 1960s / Retro: BSK jewelry is highly collected by era. The "Florentine" Textured Finish: The deeply lined, brushed, and bark-like texture on the petals (seen clearly in ⁠image_3. ). Vintage BSK Signed Gold Tone Flower Brooch • 4" Statement Pin A stunning, extra-large statement brooch from the mid-century New York design house, BSK (Benny Steinberg, Hy Slovitt, and Mr. Kaslo). Featuring a beautiful botanical design with deeply textured, brushed gold-tone petals and an elevated cluster center, this prominent 4-inch piece is a perfect example of classic retro costume jewelry. Brand: BSK (Signed on reverse with copyright mark ⁠© BSK⁠) Design: Multi-petal textured flower with a long stalk and single leaf leaf accent Material: Gold-plated / gold-tone base metal Length: Exactly 4 inches long (XL Statement size) This item is in Good Vintage Condition with some wear consistent with age and previous use: sold as is see all photographs * Front: The brushed gold-tone finish on the flower face remains beautiful, vibrant, and highly reflective. Back & Stem: There is minor finish loss, tarnishing, and typical vintage pitting on the back structure and down the stem. This does not impact the display or wearability of the pin from the front. BSK stands for the last name initials of the three founders who started the company in New York City back in 1948: B – Benny Steinberg S – Hyman (Hy) Slovitt K – Abraham Kaslo If you ever want to spice up your description, BSK's biggest claim to fame was being chosen to create the official movie tie-in jewelry collection for the 1964 film My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn. Their rhinestones, pearls, and enameled pieces from that line are still highly sought after by collectors today! BSK was a prominent American costume jewelry company. The entire operation—from design to manufacturing—was based out of New York City. During the mid-century era (the 1950s through the 1970s), the United States was the global hub for high-quality costume jewelry production, with New York and Rhode Island leading the industry. BSK manufactured all of its pieces domestically during this time before the company eventually closed its doors in the 1980s. The Copyright Mark (⁠© BSK⁠): In ⁠image_2.png⁠ and ⁠image_7.png⁠, you can clearly see the copyright symbol (⁠©⁠) stamped before the BSK name. The federal copyright law for jewelry changed in 1955. Before 1955, BSK pieces were stamped simply "BSK" without the circle-C. Pieces made from the late 1950s through the 1970s carried the copyright mark. The "Florentine" Textured Finish: The deeply lined, brushed, and bark-like texture on the petals (seen clearly in ⁠image_3.png⁠) was a massive design trend popularized in the 1960s. Jewelry designers during this decade moved away from the high-polished, slick chrome looks of the 1950s in favor of organic, highly textured, matte-gold finishes. The Scale: The extra-large 4-inch "statement" size (visible in ⁠image_9.png⁠) represents the shift into late-1960s and 1970s fashion, where oversized botanical and brutalist-style brooches became staple accessories for coats and blazers. Statement / Chunky / XL: Your brooch is a massive 4 inches long (as shown in ⁠image_9.png⁠). Mid Century / 1960s / Retro: BSK jewelry is highly collected by era. Textured / Brushed / Patina: The distinct relief lines on the petals (seen in ⁠image_3.[span_6](start_span)png⁠) match a booming trend for organic, non-smooth, textured gold finishes over perfect, shiny gold. Botanical / Flower / Pin: Combined Shipping: Available if you purchase multiple items! Please request a combined invoice before checking out. Questions? Feel free to message me anytime if you need more details or specific photo angles. Thank you for looking! Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: BSK.

Antique

No

Shape

Flower

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Christening, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Signed

Yes

Color

Gold

Main Stone Color

Gold

Material

Metal

Item Length

4”

Metal

Unknown

Jewelry Department

Fashion

Vintage

Yes

Brand

BSK

Type

Brooch

Department

Unisex Adults

Era

1950-1969

Customized

No

Base Metal

Gold

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

No