Frosty The Snowman - Vintage Retro Gold Plated Enamel Snowman Pin (VBR029)

Frosty The Snowman - Vintage Retro Gold Plated Enamel Snowman Pin (VBR029)

$25.00

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Frosty The Snowman - Vintage Retro Gold Plated Enamel Snowman Pin This Vintage brooch is crafted from gold plated meta. Featuring Vintage styling and lovely detailing. This pin is made in the form of a snowman. A classic snowman, dressed in a black hat, a red scarf, and skis . He has a cute little face , including a red nose! The colours on the snowman are enamelled, and the piece is in excellent condition with no wear. The pin is long, featuring a gold secure end. This Vintage Brooch is so charming, and would be perfect for a Christmas gift or any brooch or Christmas collectible collection.

Historian, Bob Eckstein, author of History of the Snowman, stated that no one knows who invented the very first snowman, however, he feels that the first man of snow was made in medieval times, the medieval Book of Hours from 1380 contains the very first illustration found of a snowman.

Enamel History: 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 69.00 mm x 20.00 mm

Weight: 2.30 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1980s