SALE ROBERT MANDLE Vintage 50s 60s Large Faux Turquoise and Lapis Blue Starfish Brooch Pin

Jewelry : Vintage

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From a San Francisco estate is this wonderful large 2-1/4" diameter goldtone metal openwork starfish accented with faux turquoise and lapis blue beads and rhinestones as pictured. Circa late 1950s or 1960s.

This piece is fabulous ~ gorgeous domed, pierced and textured goldtone metal is accented with bezel set faux turquoise and lapis blue balls and tiny prong set rhinestones as pictured.

SIGNATURE ~

The back is signed "Mandle" with a copyright symbol for Robert Mandle.

A brief history of the Robert Mandle Company appears below.

MEASUREMENTS ~ This measures slightly over 2-1/4" in diameter.

Fastens with a "c" clasp with a safety feature.

CONDITION ~ Near Mint ~ Appear to have never been worn ~ No scratches, oxidation, chips, flaking or other issues.

A gorgeous brooch - wonderful for year round wear.

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Catseye Vintage is a proud member of the VFG Vintage Fashion Guild.

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"Yen to Design" ~ a Brief History of the Robert Mandle Company courtesy of Guyot Brothers Company History of Costume Jewelry.

"In 1956 the R. Mandle company was founded, with his first line of six trays of mother of pearl jewelry, with Tesoro doing his brass work and Gem-Craft, also of Providence, doing the cast pieces.

Bob reached the teenagers by taking half page ads in Seventeen. One ad, for the Secret Heart ring, elicited the most responses ever at Seventeen! In 1966, Robert won the prestigious Swarovski Design Award,

As R. Mandle he did much of his business overseas. The US Chamber of Commerce, wishing to increase exports to Europe, arranged a group of business including, Dorset-Rex, the "Scarab King," and R. Mandle to exhibit at the same time as the Frankfurt Fair. This was a time to make contacts and this Bob did, with firms such as Ciro of England. During this time R. Mandle was the only American company to be listed among the 1,400 at the biennial Bijoricha Fair. Up to 1982, R. Mandle was the only USA manufacturer. Sixty-five percent of his business was being done overseas. Rare treasures

Associated Dry Goods (Lord and Taylor), Peck and Peck chain and May’s were his American customers. Rings were great sellers for Mandle.

For two reasons: the wholesale manufacturing of Urie Mandle, and the overseas business of Robert Mandle, collectors will find severely limited quantities of their jewelry. When or if you do find pieces from either company, they will be rare treasures."

Item ID: DC-524