Vintage 1960s Hand-Painted Enamel Tulip Flower Brooch | Orange & Black Petals, Green Leaves | Gold-Tone Long Stem Pin | Dimensional | 3"

The only tulip that won't flop over in the vase by Thursday.

This vintage gold-tone metal and enamel tulip flower brooch has one open tulip and one closed bud on long crossed stems, with two green enamel leaves. The petals are dimensional and cupped, painted in glowing orange with feathery black brushstrokes at the base, and the fine lines etched under the enamel give them a lifelike, veined look. It has the style of 1960s hand-painted enamel flower pins, the kind often made in Italy and sold as pretty everyday jewelry.

• Material: gold-tone metal with hand-painted orange, black and green enamel
• Maker: unsigned
• Era: about 1960s, based on style and construction
• Size: about 3" long x 1 1/2" wide (please see ruler photo)
• Brooch type: dimensional figural long-stem flower brooch
• Closure: bar pin with C-catch; textured, etched gold-tone back
• Motif: open tulip, tulip bud and two leaves on crossed stems

That orange is made for fall coats and Thanksgiving sweaters, but it's just as cheerful on a spring jacket. Pair it with our white and green enamel flower brooch for a little garden on your lapel.

Condition

Very good vintage condition. There is a little enamel loss along the edges of the green leaves and possibly a touch on the flowers, but nothing major (please see close-up photos). The orange petals are bright and glossy, and the pin opens and closes as it should. As with everything in the shop, it's a used piece and may show light signs of wear.

Only one available. Once this tulip is picked, it's gone.

Styling props shown in photos are not included.