1960's Signed Exquisite Horse Chestnut Brooch - Vintage Copper Conker Pin SOLD
This lovely copper tone brooch is one of a range of a dozen Leaf brooches and earrings designed in the 1960's by Exquisite Jewellery Ltd., of Solihull, Warwickshire, England. All of their designs were registered to prevent other companies copying! This Horse Chestnut pin features a conker sitting in an open deep prickly case with a detailed, veined horse chestnut leaf behind. The metal has an enhanced black finish to the copper tone finish to the branches and stems of the leaves. The reverse of the pin, which is also copper coloured, is where the signature 'Exquisite' can be clearly seen. This is a different version of the colourful cold enamel hand painted pieces but obviously was made from the same casting moulds and naturally gave customers more of a choice of finishes. This lovely 1960's vintage brooch is in very good condition with a secure roll over type c clasp fastening. This vintage brooch measures approximately 3inches by 2.5 inches. It is very wearable and would be just the thing for seasonal wear in autumn. Why not add it to your vintage costume jewelry collection?