Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a quintessential Mid-Century Figural Costume Jewelry brooch depicting a seated poodle in a textured gold-tone finish. It features green faceted glass rhinestone eyes and accents of iridescent Aurora Borealis (AB) crystals adorning its collar and waist trim.
Story
During the 1950s poodle craze, this glamorous canine adorned lapels across America. Sparkling with then-new Aurora Borealis crystals, it captured post-war optimism and playful mid-century fashion.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned on the reverse, pieces like this were widely produced by prolific American costume jewelry firms of the mid-20th century, such as Gerry's, Capri, or Park Lane, catering to the massive consumer demand for whimsical figural pins.
Condition & Value
Displays moderate vintage wear, with visible patina and dark spotting/rub wear across the raised textured gold plating on the front, though all rhinestones appear intact. Moderate finish wear keeps valuation in the accessible vintage range.
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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.