Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
This playful mid-century costume jewelry brooch features a stylized sitting French poodle cast in pot metal with black and white cold enamel wash accents. It is embellished with striking pink rhinestone eyes and a textured rhinestone-set collar.
Story
During the 1950s, the French poodle became the ultimate emblem of mid-century cosmopolitan chic. From felt circle skirts to vanity sets, this pampered pup captured post-war glamour in a fun, wearable format.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, novelty animal brooches like this were produced by prolific American costume jewelry firms and novelty manufacturers during the mid-century craze, such as Coro, Trifari, and various Rhode Island workshops.
Condition & Value
Displays moderate wear consistent with age, including distress/flaking to the white wash enamel and surface grime. Stones and pin assembly appear intact. Flaking slightly softens collector value.
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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.