Description:
Offered for auction is a delightful vintage brooch in the shape of a stylized giraffe formed of goldtone pressed metal with cutouts indicating the spots on the giraffe.  It is signed © C & M. This one is so whimsical and such an artistic design.   It would make a great addition to a collection of jewelry figures or jewelry animals. 

Size & Condition:
The brooch is approximately 3.5 inches x 1 inch.  It is lightweight (8.89 grams). 

The giraffe brooch is in excellent preowned vintage condition, showing only age-appropriate signs of wear and use.  It has definitely been worn and under a glass there are slight marks on the goldtone, but they aren't noticeable to the naked eye. It could use a good careful cleaning. See pictures.

Markings:
The brooch is back stamped © C & M in elaborate script.  I believe this is an early mark for Carl & Marty Schimel who started business in 1950 and were known for their modernistic art and their popular animal figures.

The pictures are part of the description, so please examine them carefully for your best determination of quality and condition. 


Thanks for looking and please let me know if I can answer any questions or send another picture.  And please look at my other vintage costume jewelry listings. More of a large collection will be posted very shortly. I’m always happy to combine orders to save shipping.