Vintage Celluloid 1930's Art Deco Tropical Bird Brooch Pin Mark Japan

Description

View Vintage Celluloid 1930's Art Deco Tropical Bird Brooch Pin Mark Japan with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Expertly crafted from molded celluloid and hand-painted in vibrant tropical hues, the brooch depicts an exotic bird perched gracefully among stylized foliage. Produced in Japan for export to Western markets, pieces such as this were prized for their lightweight construction, intricate molding, and colorful hand-finished details. Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tropical Bird Brooch Pin – Celluloid Figural Bird – Made in Japan – Hand Painted Exotic Parrot Design Description A delightful and increasingly scarce example of early Japanese export costume jewelry, this vintage Art Deco-era tropical bird brooch captures the whimsical elegance and exotic influences that characterized decorative accessories of the 1930s. Expertly crafted from molded celluloid and hand-painted in vibrant tropical hues, the brooch depicts an exotic bird perched gracefully among stylized foliage. During the Art Deco period, tropical and exotic motifs became highly fashionable as global travel, Hollywood films, and international exhibitions fueled fascination with faraway destinations and nature-inspired design. Produced in Japan for export to Western markets, pieces such as this were prized for their lightweight construction, intricate molding, and colorful hand-finished details. Japanese celluloid jewelry from the interwar years remains highly collectible today, representing an important chapter in early costume jewelry manufacturing before the widespread adoption of modern plastics. The brooch beautifully embodies the playful sophistication of late Art Deco design while showcasing the craftsmanship that made Japanese novelty jewelry popular throughout Europe and North America. Historical Context By the 1920s and 1930s, Japan had become one of the world's leading producers of decorative celluloid accessories. Manufacturers created highly detailed figural jewelry inspired by animals, flowers, tropical themes, and contemporary fashion trends. Many pieces were marked "Japan" for export and were sold through department stores, gift shops, and fashion boutiques throughout the Western world. Today, surviving examples in attractive condition are increasingly sought after by collectors of Art Deco jewelry, celluloid accessories, figural brooches, and early Japanese export pieces. Features Authentic vintage 1930s Art Deco era brooch Marked "Japan" Molded celluloid construction Tropical bird / exotic parrot figural design Hand-painted details Original pin-back assembly Lightweight and comfortable to wear Highly collectible early Japanese export jewelry Materials Celluloid Metal pin findings Hand-applied painted finish Condition Good vintage condition consistent with age and careful use. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Fashion Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Main Stone Creation

Lab-Created

Shape

Asymmetrical

Seller Warranty

No

Occasion

Birthday

Signed

No

Color

Multicolor

Material

CDelluloid, Celluloid, Plastic

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Metal

Alloy

Materials sourced from

Japan

Secondary Stone

No Stone

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone

No Stone

Personalize

No

Brand

Unbranded

Setting Style

Pavé

Type

Brooch

Customized

No

Base Metal

Alloy

Theme

Art, Birds

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States

Handmade

No

Country of Origin

United States