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Jingle Bells - Vintage Brass Bells & Holly Pin Brooch . This Vintage Brooch is crafted from brass, gold plated metal, satin ribbon, and fabric material. Featuring Vintage styling and lovely detailing. The brooch pin is designed as bells, and holly. The bells display a beautiful brass patina, and both jingles are in place and work perfectly... Yes, they actually jingle! The red ribbon is made of satin, and is in pristine condition. The holly has wonderful detailed fabric leaves and red berries. The The pin is gold plated and the stopper fits snuggly and firmly. This charming Vintage brooch pin would make a very special gift for Christmas or addition amy Christmas collectible collection.

History: 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 archaeological evidence of bells dates from the 3rd millennium BC, and is traced to the Yangshao culture of Neolithic China. Clapper-bells made of pottery have been found in several archaeological sites. The pottery bells later developed into metal bells. In West Asia, the first bells appear in 1000 BC.

Measurements: Brooch 73.00 mm x 40.00 mm

Weight: 3.40 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1940