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Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch

About the Item

This Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch is a striking and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the bold, artistic style of the Modernist movement with the timeless appeal of animal-themed designs. Known for its abstract and minimalist aesthetic, Modernist jewelry often emphasizes clean lines, geometric shapes, and a strong sense of form. The brooch features a horse design, but rather than a realistic depiction, it is likely an abstract or stylized representation of the animal, capturing its form with clean lines and minimalistic shapes. The horse could be depicted with sweeping curves or geometric elements to suggest its mane, body, and legs, embracing the Modernist aesthetic of simplified, organic shapes. The craftsmanship of a Modernist horse brooch typically reflects the high-quality standards of vintage jewelry from the mid-20th century. The pewter base may be carefully sculpted to form the horse’s shape, with gold plating applied in a way that enhances the overall design, perhaps with subtle detailing in the gold to accentuate the horse’s features. The combination of the two metals requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure the balance between them is perfect.
  • Metal:
    Gold Plate
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 1.9 in (48.26 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In great vintage condition. Minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to its age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lake Worth Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4227224744352

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