Overview
The presence of a clear, hand-painted signature ('HAND PAINTED BY TONI IN ISRAEL') on the reverse allows confidence to exceed the 0. 7 threshold.
Identification
Hand-Painted Wooden Floral Brooch by Toni, Israel
Photo reference
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Story
This piece is signed 'Hand Painted by Toni in Israel', representing the mid-to-late 20th-century artisan craft movement in Israel. During this era, painted wood items were popular exports and tourist souvenirs, blending traditional folk art with wearable fashion. The secondary market for mid-century Israeli folk jewelry is niche but consistent, primarily driven by collectors of vintage tourist crafts and botanical motifs. These pieces trade frequently on platforms like eBay and Etsy.
Maker / Origin
Toni
Condition & Value
Based on the description and typical wear for this category, the lacquer and paint appear intact with rich detailing. The base metal pin finding with a standard rollover catch is typical for the era. Value depends heavily on the absence of chips in the wood or flaking in the lacquer, which are common issues for this material.
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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Market Analysis
The secondary market for mid-century Israeli folk jewelry is niche but consistent, primarily driven by collectors of vintage tourist crafts and botanical motifs. These pieces trade frequently on platforms like eBay and Etsy. Prices remain modest due to the base materials (wood, base metal) and high production volume during the mid-20th century, with condition being the primary differentiator.
Value Drivers
▲ Clear, legible signature ('Hand Painted by Toni in Israel') confirms origin and maker.
▲ Intact lacquer and gold-toned detailing present well for the era.
▲ Botanical/floral motifs maintain steady, broad appeal in the vintage fashion jewelry market.
Concerns
▼ Unverified physical dimensions — a very small size (under 1. 5 inches) could limit buyer interest and push value to the lower end of the range.
▼ Base metal pin mechanism — if the glued joint is brittle or the rollover catch is loose, it will deter buyers who want wearable pieces.
Best Venue
List on a broad online marketplace like eBay or Etsy where vintage costume and folk jewelry perform best. Use keywords like 'Mid-Century Israeli Folk Art', 'Hand-Painted Botanical', and 'Toni Brooch' to capture niche collectors. Price at $25 with offers accepted to encourage a relatively quick sale.
Upside Potential
There is limited financial upside for this specific category of souvenir wood jewelry; exceeding the $25-$30 mark would require finding a buyer specifically seeking to complete a collection of Toni-signed Israeli pieces.
▾Also found — market-range context
Related comps outside the valuation band· 3 comps
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.
Also found — market-range context
Related comps outside the valuation band· 3 comps
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- Clearing House Estate Sales· 2020-08-16Two Vintage Circle Pins Brooches: Carved Bone And HandpaintedLot of two different brooches including carved bone; not specific to this maker or style.No price