Pot Metal Flower Brooch 1940s Enamel Rhinestone Floral Spray Vintage

Description

View Pot Metal Flower Brooch 1940s Enamel Rhinestone Floral Spray Vintage with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The clear rhinestones show age-related dulling and discoloration. The aged finish is an important part of this brooch’s appearance and has not been represented as pristine. What makes this example especially appealing is its wonderfully aged surface. This striking 1940s flower brooch is a wonderful example of wartime-era costume jewelry, formed in substantial cast pot metal with dimensional blossoms and sculpted leaves. Three graduated flowers are finished in aged cream and vivid red enamel, while deep green enamel defines the long sweeping leaves. Small clear rhinestones cluster at the center of each blossom, adding just enough sparkle against the heavily textured, timeworn enamel. The dimensional cast construction, heavy white-metal base, enamel decoration, rhinestone accents and simple pin-back construction are all consistent with floral costume jewelry produced during the 1940s. Pot metal became particularly associated with bold costume pieces of this period, allowing manufacturers to create deeply modeled flowers and leaves with considerable dimension. Comparable 1940s examples combine pot metal, enamel, rhinestones and floral spray motifs. What makes this example especially appealing is its wonderfully aged surface. The red and cream enamel has substantial authentic wear that gives the flowers an almost hand-painted, distressed appearance, while the green leaves retain enough color to clearly define the botanical composition. Rather than looking pristine, this piece wears its approximately eight decades of history visibly. Why You Will Be Obsessed With It Bold dimensional 1940s floral construction. Authentic distressed enamel gives it incredible character. Red cream and green create a striking period color combination. Clusters of rhinestones sparkle from every flower center. A beautiful example of substantial wartime-era pot metal jewelry. The long floral spray looks dramatic on a jacket lapel or coat. Condition Good vintage condition with substantial age-related wear that is clearly visible in the photographs. There is noticeable enamel loss, chipping and surface wear throughout the red and cream flowers, along with wear and discoloration to the green enamel leaves and metal finish. The clear rhinestones show age-related dulling and discoloration. The reverse has oxidation, patina and finish wear consistent with an approximately 80-year-old pot metal piece. The pin mechanism is present. The aged finish is an important part of this brooch’s appearance and has not been represented as pristine. Measurements Approximately 3 inches long based on the quarter shown for scale, with a substantial dimensional profile. Please refer to the photographs with the U.S. quarter for additional scale. Most items are shipped in a cotton filled jewelry presentation box. Buyers can reach out if they are purchasing as a gift to ensure it is sent in a gift box. Please follow our store with over 3000 vintage and antique pieces just like this with new items added daily! Aesthetics 1940s Retro, WWII Era, Cottagecore, Grandmacore, Romantic Botanical, Distressed Floral, Heirloom, English Country Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Shape

Flower

Occasion

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

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Year Manufactured

1940-1949

Metal

Pot Metal

Item Length

3"

Secondary Stone

Glass

Jewelry Department

Fashion

Main Stone

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone Treatment

Unknown

Main Stone Shape

Round

Base Metal

Pot Metal

Features

Adjustable, Stackable

Handmade

Yes

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Pink

Cut Grade

Excellent

Material

Enamel, Rhinestone, Glass

Materials sourced from

United States

Brand

Unbranded

Setting Style

Flush

Type

Brooch

Era

Retro (1935-1950)

Customized

No

Colored Diamond Intensity

Fancy

Theme

Art, Beauty, Flowers & Plants, Fashion & Costumes, Retro

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

United States