Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
This playful mid-century costume brooch depicts a classic show-cut poodle encrusted with creamy faux pearls and accented by black faceted rhinestones for the eyes, nose, and body accents. Cast in a bright silver-tone base metal, it captures the quintessentially 1950s novelty animal craze in vintage jewelry design.
Story
In 1950s America, the poodle became the ultimate emblem of suburban glamour and chic femininity, appearing everywhere from felt circle skirts to vanity accessories and playful costume brooches like this.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, novelty animal brooches of this style were widely produced by leading mid-century American costume jewelry houses such as Coro, Trifari, and B.S.K., as well as imported from post-war Japanese workshops.
Condition & Value
The brooch appears to be in very good vintage condition with all faux pearls and black rhinestone accents intact, bright silver-tone plating, and a fully functional pin mechanism. Minor surface wear on faux pearl coatings is standard for the period.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.