{"product_id":"vintage-nutcracker-soldier-holiday-brooch-pin","title":"Vintage Cookie Lee Nutcracker Soldier Brooch | Red Enamel \u0026 Antiqued Gold-Tone | Signed | Christmas Holiday Figural Pin | 1.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe's been on guard duty for decades and still hasn't cracked a single nut on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong\u003eantiqued gold-tone metal and red enamel nutcracker brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e antiqued gold-tone metal with red and black enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cookie Lee, signed in script on an oval plate on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 1\/2\" tall x 3\/4\" wide (please see ruler photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrooch type:\u003c\/strong\u003e figural holiday brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bar pin with C-catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutcracker toy soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePin 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sparkling-holiday-christmas-tree-statement-brooch\"\u003ered and green rhinestone Christmas tree brooch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available. Once he marches off, he's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cookie Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68353158906055,"sku":"J-0155","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/vintage-nutcracker-soldier-holiday-brooch-pin.jpg?v=1794437686","url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-nutcracker-soldier-holiday-brooch-pin","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}