Retailer Vivid, Radiant, Highly Detailed Art-Signed Dimensional FILIGREE Green & BLUE ENAMEL and 24k Gold Plate Daisy Vintage Brooch/Pin

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This fantastic 24K GOLD PLATE Signed ART 1940's brooch/pin is many things at once: charming, playful, endearing and gorgeous.

Masterfully constructed, this belle measures 3" long and is 2 3/8" wide.

Marvelously dimensional, each of the SIX doubled PETALS are gracefully domed, giving this piece greater depth and a terrific 3-D look.

Made of 24K GOLD PLATE, each individual petal features beautiful filigree work and has, atop it, deliciously enchanting dimensional enamel DAISIES in baby blue and green, and each of these tiny lassies has in its center an enamel dot in yellow or orange.

The center of the pin is multi-dimensional as well, boasting a lovely domed ROBIN'S EGG LIGHT BLUE cabochon at the center and, around it, a 24k Gold Plate dimensional border.

Add to this the languidly curving gold plate stem, gold plate filigree work on the flower's petals, and the yellow enamel leaf and you have what, for Art Co., became rather an iconic item.

Formed by Arthur Pepper (hence, the name "ART"), Art, also called MODE ART, was in direct competition with Florenza and Goldette and out paced both of these design houses mid century due to their use of only the highest caliber stones and 24K gold plate in very Victorian Revival and Etruscan Revival designs.

However, Art made great and positive waves with their enamel work, particularly their figural enamel flowers. This utterly charming piece represents one of the flowers that brought additional kudos to this already much lauded company.

This exceedingly vibrant and delightful brooch is in excellent vintage condition: the colors are bright and vivid. The pin is straight and strong with a clean point and sturdy clasp. All flowers of all sizes are original to the piece and remain stunning. The enamel is very well preserved, and the gold plate is very clean. The filigree is fantastic and unbroken.

Signed on the back (see photo 5), this playful and fabulously designed mid century piece perfectly illustrates the kind of expertise retailer ART exercised in designing and making their jewelry.

This vintage beauty couldn't be prettier, and they are also becoming increasingly difficult to find!

***Photos taken with and without flash