Deck The Halls - Vintage Retro Gold Jewelled Toned Enamel Holly Brooch /Tie Tack ( VBR030)

Deck The Halls - Vintage Retro Gold Jewelled Toned Enamel Holly Brooch /Tie Tack ( VBR030)

$50.00

Deck The Halls - Vintage Retro Gold Jewelled Tone Enamel Holly Brooch/Tie Tack. This Vintage pin is crafted from gold plated metal and enamel. Featuring Vintage styling and lovely detailing. The brooch is made in the form of holly. The colours of the enamel are metallic, and jewel 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 can be worn as a brooch (pin) or tie tack. It would be perfect for a Christmas gift or any brooch or Christmas collectible collection.

Before holly was hung in houses to accompany Christmas trees, it was considered to be a sacred plant by the Druids. ... In contrast, hanging the plant in homes was believed to bring good luck and protection. Holly was also thought to protect homes against lightning strikes.

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 2500 mm x 23.00 mm

Weight: 4.50 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1970s