Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Heraldic Brooch Pin in Russian Gilt shops Finish

This signed Miriam Haskell brooch has a heraldic form featuring a shield at the center. The shield has a diagonal bar which runs from the upper left hand corner to the bottom right, known as a bend dextre. The upper right corner bears the image of a fleur-de-lis while the lower left corner has the head of a ram. The shield is topped by what appears to be the right profile of a knight wearing a helmet which has a plume mounted to the top. The remainder of the brooch is framed by a series of foliate swags and an embossed ribbon in the shape of a chevron.

The brooch is in very good vintage condition and displays beautifully. The Russian gilt finish on shops the front is warm and free of tarnish. The back of the piece has a rollover clasp closure which is fully functional, and bears an oval cartouche which reads "MIRIAM HASKELL". As seen in photographs 3 and 5, there is slight discoloration to the cartouche that I have not attempted to remove. The brooch measures 1.5" by 1.25" and weighs in at 0.3oz.

This signed designer brooch would make a great gift for someone special, or may be just what you have been searching for to round out your own vintage jewelry collection. A highly collectible piece!

A note on the maker: This elegant brooch was made by renowned costume jewelry manufacturer, Miriam Haskell. Haskell was born in 1899 and opened her first New York City based boutique - Le Bijou de L'Heure or Jewels of the Moment - in 1926. Working in partnership with designer Frank Hess, Haskell established a reputation for creating chic hand made pieces that appealed to the doyennes of high society as well as to the average woman.

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