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Here Comes Santa Clause - Vintage Retro Gold Plate Enamel Santa Brooch. This charming brooch is crafted from gold plated metal. Featuring enamel work, and Vintage styling. The brooch is designed in the form of Santa Clause, wearing his traditional red outfit, trimmed in white. He is holding a sack filled with toys , wearing brown boots , and his red hat. The brooch has a pin and lock mechanism, in perfect working order. The charming Vintage brooch would make a perfect Christmas gift for that special someone. So cute!

The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick.

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 3800 mm x 28.00 mm

Weight: 10.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1980s