An Exquisite Marcasite Pansy Brooch - Rare 1960's Flower Brooch signed Exquisite

This is a very rare find indeed!  I was only alerted to its similarities to the more regular coloured versions because of the word May inside the box.  On closer examination I realised it is a sparkling version of this range.  I have seen mixed Marcasite and enamel versions but this is the first all Marcasite one.  Here we have the Marcasite Pansy pin by Exquisite Jewellery Ltd., of Solihull, Warwickshire, England.  This too was one of their range of Birthday Flower Brooches introduced and extremely popular during the 1960's.  These pins came in two sizes with a flower for every month of the year!  This is the smaller sized one and is an unusual version.  On this floral brooch, instead of coloured  cold enamels we have a jewel set version.  Here Rhodium plated white metal is set with a myriad of sparkly Marcasite stones.   This Company also promoted  a range of Leaf pins and matching earrings, as well as many other lines in quality costume jewellery. The Pansies Brooch is the pin for May. This is an 3-D brooch and there  are three fully opened pansy flowers,  two part opened pansies  with leaves and stems.  It has a silvery  finish and has the classic "bow" tied around the bunch of flowers which features on all these birthday designer pins. It is in good vintage condition.  What a great gift for anyone who has a May Birthday or just because you like it! Approximate measurements are  5cms (2ins) by 4cms (1.5ins).  This item fastens with a rollover type clasp.  
 

JEWELLERY DETAILS

Designer or Brand: Exquisite

Country of Origin: UK - Solihull, Birmingham

Condition: Very Good

Decade: 1960s

Style: Retro

Era: Vintage ( 1920s - 1980s)

Type: Collectable Brooch

Design: Pansy, Pansies, Flower, Flowers

Material: Natural Iron Pyrites Marcasite gemstones in Rhodium plated metal.