signed ART
measures 5 cm

E. Aggelopoulou Collection

Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens, 15th Oct 2008-20th Jan 2009

Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Athens 2008, page 109, no 29 (listed), page 108, no 29 (illustrated)

This brooch illustrates a line from the popular song ?Twelve Days of Christmas? depicting an oversized partridge among yellow fruits of a pear tree. Unlike goldsmiths working in precious materials, costume jewelry designers could afford to create spectacular pieces with seasonal subject matter, which could be worn only once a year.