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Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold)

Dramatic contrasting colours make this Lea Stein Bird Brooch a real winner.  In the mod palette of Black and White this pin has a 1960's feel to it but it is bang up to date and new. The wings and beak of the Swallow or Swift are in a chequered black and white design with the head and the body in glittery silver.  The head is striped, being opaque when held to the light.  There is a sentiment with any brooch depicting Swallows or Swifts - it is  'I will return'.   Made of Rhodoid or Cellulose Acetate with acrylic this bird brooch is extremely light and easy to wear on any fabric.   The brooch has the standard silvertone back plate bearing Lea Stein's signature mark.  The reverse laminates are often of interest to collectors and this striking bird brooch has a gorgeous teal, blue and gold patterned laminate to contrast with his head and the white body and wings.  Measuring a little over 3 inches long and three quarters of an inch in width, it fastens securely with a pin and roll over type clasp.  This brooch by Lea Stein is a real winner and would be lovely to own or gift.

 

LEA STEIN  was born in Paris in 1931 and worked as a dress designer. She began making her now famous Jewellery when her  husband, Fernand Steinberger, ( a Plastics Chemist ) discovered a process of laminating cellulose acetate to create a unique range of colours & patterns.
Buttons for her frocks were their first products; followed by brooches, bangles and earrings. The factory was forced to close in the 1980’s but has since re-opened much to the relief of costume jewellery collectors and Lea Stein fans. Lea Stein loves to produce designs based on animals and flowers. Now she is quite an elderly lady but still introduces a couple of new designs each year.
Each brooch has the trademark ‘V’ shaped pin on the back and is signed: ‘LEA STEIN PARIS’. The manufacturing process used means that no two pieces are exactly alike. The fabulous designs, the ease of wearing and their quirky appeal are just some of the reasons why they are so collected around the world today.

JEWELLERY DETAILS

Designer or Brand: Lea Stein, Paris

Condition: Excellent - New

Decade: Current

Era: Contemporary Retro
Style: Mod 1960s

Subject: Birds

Type: Brooch

Material: Plastic Laminate Rhodoid and Acrylic with metal pin

Colours: Black and White and Silver

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Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold)
Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold) Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold) Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold) Swift or Swallow Pin by Lea Stein of Paris - A 1960's Style Brooch - mono with Silver Glitter (sold)

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