A fabulous little piece of 1970s Pop Art jewelry, this Sweet Shoppe Mini-Dot brooch turns an old-fashioned ice cream dessert into miniature wearable art. The dimensional design features a creamy white scoop nestled inside a translucent pink dessert dish, presented on a brilliant red saucer and larger white plate with a tiny metallic spoon resting alongside.

The color combination is fantastic: candy red, soft pink, creamy white, and metallic silver. The oversized proportions of the tiny spoon and dish give the piece an almost surreal quality, perfectly capturing the playful Pop Art fascination with turning familiar everyday objects and favorite foods into bold decorative statements.

This example is especially appealing because it remains on its original Sweet Shoppe presentation card and comes in its original gift box. The pink presentation is gold stamped SWEETS for the sweet, while the reverse is marked Sweet Shoppe, Mini-Dot, Love, and U.S. Patent 4043449, supporting the 1977 dating.

The tiny separate spoon is one of the best details and gives the brooch wonderful dimensional character. Nearly five decades later, having the complete dessert composition together with its original card and gift box makes this an especially charming survivor of 1970s novelty jewelry.

Why You Will Be Obsessed With It

• The miniature ice cream sundae design is pure wearable Pop Art.
• The tiny dimensional spoon is an incredible little detail.
• Candy red and pink give it fabulous retro color.
• It remains on its original Sweet Shoppe presentation card.
• The original Sweet Shoppe gift box is included.
• The SWEETS for the sweet presentation is wonderfully kitschy.
• It is an irresistible little time capsule from 1977.

Condition

Excellent new old stock vintage condition, remaining on its original Sweet Shoppe presentation card and accompanied by its original gift box. The molded components retain bright color and attractive glossy surfaces, and the tiny metallic spoon remains present, which is particularly important to the complete design. There are minor signs of age and storage visible upon close inspection, including light surface wear and natural aging to the metallic spoon. The original pink card and gift box show light storage wear consistent with nearly five decades of age. Please review the photographs closely for the best assessment of condition.

Measurements

The photographs include a coin for scale. The brooch is a highly dimensional raised design rather than a flat pin. The original Sweet Shoppe presentation card and original gift box are included exactly as shown.

Most items are shipped in a cotton filled jewelry presentation box. Buyers can reach out if they are purchasing as a gift to ensure it is sent in a gift box.

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