Gilt Ruffled Rhinestone Sash Brooch Pin

Immensely popular during the late 19th century through the first quarter or so of the 20th, sash pins were decorative and functional. The example presented, circa 1920s-1930s features a wonderful golden matte gilt finish over billowing, ruffle like stylized foliage and undulating vines interspersed with bezel set square cut pink rhinestones. At domed center a magnificent saw-tooth bezel set faceted oval pink rhinestone rests. It is surrounded by gilt roping and a ring of bezel set purple chaton rhinestones alternating with gilt metal beads. Reverse displays a lighter gold tone finish, gilt free.

The brooch measures approximately 2 5/8 inches x 2 1/4 inches with a 5/8 inch profile or height. Large pink oval rhinestone is 26 millimeters x 20 millimeters; purple chaton, 5 millimeters and squares, 5 millimeters. Weight of the brooch is a generous 44.6 grams.

Condition is excellent vintage. All components original and intact. All rhinestones intact, retaining colors, foiling and brilliance. No chips, nicks, cracks or breaks to stones. All incredible considering age. No dents or improper bends to metal components. All front gilt finish intact. Wonderful age commensurate patina. All soldering secure. Pin mechanism strong and secure. Clean. No damage / no repairs. Excellent vintage.

Typically, the brooch is not signed. Design, materials and construction indicate a 1920s-1930s vintage.

Sashay with gilt...guilt free. At Cody's.

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