1946-1983 Beatrix Christmas Ornament Brooch - Signed B.J. It measures 2 1/2 X 1. It is made of enamel and rhinestones.

INFORMATION:

BEATRIX — Rhode Island — 1946 — 1983. B.J. mark is found on lower end holiday jewelry and not related to better quality rhinestone jewelry associated with Suzanne Bjontegard. Beatrix founded in 1946 by Nat Sugarman, who named the company after his sister Beatrice. Sold the business to company manager Leonard Mandell in 1965.Manufactured holiday jewelry from 1969- 1983 for a business named Treasure Masters. This includes the “Chris Mouse” pin which was based on a drawing seen on a holiday greeting card. Mandell sold the company to Treasure Masters in 1977, but continued with the firm until he retired in 1982.Competition from low-priced imports led the company to close in 1983.

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