Vintage Costume Jewelry Racing Silk Greyhound Whippet Dog Brooch Pin 2 Goldtone
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Vintage Costume Jewelry Racing Silk Greyhound Whippet Dog Brooch Pin #2 Goldtone and Silvertone. Shipped with USPS First Class.
This pin is HUGE. I believe it to be a coat pin from the 1950's. I've worn it on a thick pile faux fur coat I have and it stands out beautifully, I've received so many compliments on it over the years. The musculature on the dog is amazing and true to Greyhound physiology. The dog is silvertone, his nose, paws and tail tip are Goldtone. The muzzle and racin...g silk are Goldtone with what looks to me to be green and white enamel.
This pin weighs 1.7 oz and is 5" long and 1 1/4" wide at it's widest point. The catch is fully functional and secure. There is a crack in the metal on the very top of the dog that runs into the top of the #2 on the racing silk. It looks to me like it's been there since the time of manufacture, but I took two closeup photos so you can judge for yourself. This pin has always functioned perfectly fine for me, no issues.
The last photo shows the pin in relation to a quarter to give you a better idea of the size (the quarter is not included in the sale).
My Greyhound collection needs to be thinned out, so time for this stunning piece to grace another hound lover's coat, thick sweater or even handbag or tote bag.
I use recycled shipping materials whenever possible.
I live with the most beautiful doggies in the world. There are no kitties here although I love them too, and there are no smokers in this house.
This pin is HUGE. I believe it to be a coat pin from the 1950's. I've worn it on a thick pile faux fur coat I have and it stands out beautifully, I've received so many compliments on it over the years. The musculature on the dog is amazing and true to Greyhound physiology. The dog is silvertone, his nose, paws and tail tip are Goldtone. The muzzle and racin...g silk are Goldtone with what looks to me to be green and white enamel.
This pin weighs 1.7 oz and is 5" long and 1 1/4" wide at it's widest point. The catch is fully functional and secure. There is a crack in the metal on the very top of the dog that runs into the top of the #2 on the racing silk. It looks to me like it's been there since the time of manufacture, but I took two closeup photos so you can judge for yourself. This pin has always functioned perfectly fine for me, no issues.
The last photo shows the pin in relation to a quarter to give you a better idea of the size (the quarter is not included in the sale).
My Greyhound collection needs to be thinned out, so time for this stunning piece to grace another hound lover's coat, thick sweater or even handbag or tote bag.
I use recycled shipping materials whenever possible.
I live with the most beautiful doggies in the world. There are no kitties here although I love them too, and there are no smokers in this house.
