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Oh Christmas Tree - Vintage Retro Gold Enamel Christmas Tree Brooch. This Vintage brooch is crafted from gold plated metal and enamel. Featuring Vintage styling and lovely detailing. The brooch is made in the form of a Christmas tree , dressed with enamel decoration. The colours of the enamel are metallic, and jewelled toned. The piece is in excellent condition with little wear. The pin on the back is gold plated, and it has the original pin and lock system. The Vintage Brooch is elegant and beautiful. It would be perfect for a Christmas gift or any brooch or Christmas collectible collection.

Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. ... It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree.

The earliest known enameled pieces have been dated to the 13th century BC, when Mycenaean goldsmiths inlaid enamels into gold rings. ... In the 5th century BC, Greek artisans used enamel to decorate artwork such as the Phidias statues of Zeus.

Measurements: Brooch 51.00 mm x 36.00 mm

Weight: 16.20 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1970s