54,00 AUD
So sweet! I love the pearlescent shimmer on this vintage celluloid brooch. Made some time in the 1940s, the hazel nuts with brass caps on pink chain are quite life-like - that's because they're real! They've been treated with a faux pearl coating to imitate Baroque pearls.
Real nuts and other wooden elements were used in 1930s and 40s jewelry when most other materials were being used in the war effort and imports from Europe on stones had ceased. I've seen this pearl treatment applied glass, plastic, spun cotton... but not nuts!
The brooch measures 2.5 across the length of the branch and 2.5 inches in drop. An adorable piece which will add a touch of feminine fun to a modern wardrobe or complete a period retro outfit. In excellent condition - it's been given a gentle clean but could do with a little more; let me know in 'notes to seller' at checkout if you'd like me to finish the task.
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