Vintage Cookie Lee Nutcracker Soldier Brooch | Red Enamel & Antiqued Gold-Tone | Signed | Christmas Holiday Figural Pin | 1.5"

He's been on guard duty for decades and still hasn't cracked a single nut on the job.

This vintage antiqued gold-tone metal and red enamel nutcracker brooch is signed Cookie Lee. The little soldier stands at attention in a red enamel coat with tiny gold buttons, a red and gold crowned hat, a long textured beard, a mustache, curly side hair and shiny black enamel boots. The finish was antiqued on purpose to give it an old-world look, and it settles into the details so the face, beard and uniform really stand out, just like a carved wooden nutcracker on the mantel.

• Material: antiqued gold-tone metal with red and black enamel
• Maker: Cookie Lee, signed in script on an oval plate on the back
• Era: late 20th century
• Size: about 1 1/2" tall x 3/4" wide (please see ruler photo)
• Brooch type: figural holiday brooch
• Closure: bar pin with C-catch
• Motif: nutcracker toy soldier

Pin him to a holiday sweater, a coat or a tote for the Nutcracker ballet, or tuck him into a stocking for the dancer, teacher or Christmas lover on your list. He'd look right at home next to our red and green rhinestone Christmas tree brooch.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. The darker, aged look of the gold-tone is the antiqued finish it was made with, not wear. The enamel is bright 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 he marches off, he's gone.

Styling props shown in photos are not included.