Item specifics:
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Type: Vintage Christmas Brooch
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Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
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Production Technique: Cast metal with enamel finish
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Style: Mid-century festive costume jewellery
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Date of Creation: c.1960s–1970s
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Features: Signed, gold-tone metal, hand-painted enamel, rhinestone detail
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Subject: Poinsettia wreath with bow
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Region of Origin: United States
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Material: Gold-tone alloy with coloured enamel and rhinestones
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Size: Approx. 7 cm tall × 5 cm wide
Description:
Celebrate vintage holiday sparkle with this delightful Mylu poinsettia wreath brooch, measuring approximately 7 cm by 5 cm. Crafted in a gold-tone alloy and detailed with red enamel poinsettia flowers and emerald-green rhinestone centres, it’s finished with a beautifully textured gold ribbon bow at the base.
The piece is signed “MYLU” on the reverse — the mark of Mylu Costume Jewelry, an American maker renowned for its mid-century holiday brooches and whimsical seasonal designs. The brooch features secure clasp hardware and retains its original festive lustre despite some minor surface wear from age and long-term storage. No damage noted.
A charming addition to any vintage costume-jewellery collection or the perfect accessory to elevate a Christmas outfit with a nostalgic sparkle.
Maker & History:
Mylu Jewelry Co. was founded in Chicago in the 1950s by Lucianna and Milane (hence “My-Lu”), both designers previously associated with Coro. The firm became best known for its colourful enamel holiday pins—particularly Christmas trees, wreaths, and holly designs. Their pieces were sold through major department stores and later under Richelieu when Mylu was acquired in the early 1960s. Collectors prize these brooches today for their distinctive enamel work, festive charm, and fine mid-century craftsmanship.
Condition:
Used vintage condition — some light wear to enamel consistent with age, but no chips, missing stones, or structural damage. Stored for many years and gently cleaned.
Postage, Packing & Insurance:
Carefully packed for protection and sent tracked & insured within the UK, using eco-friendly materials whenever possible.
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Did You Know?
Mylu’s festive brooches were so popular in the 1960s that department stores like Marshall Field’s and Saks Fifth Avenue devoted entire Christmas counter displays just to Mylu holiday jewellery — a tradition collectors still recreate today.
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