This whimsical 1928 Jewelry Company brooch creates a miniature literary scene in richly detailed metalwork. A dimensional silver tone cat lounges across an ornate antiqued gold tone bookshelf surrounded by rows of individually detailed books and decorative objects. The contrasting two tone finish makes the reclining cat stand prominently against the warm gold background.

The casting is particularly charming up close. Individual book spines have raised bands and textured surfaces, while decorative objects and scrolling architectural details give the bookshelf wonderful dimension. Even the reverse is finished with elaborate molded ornamentation rather than a plain surface. A long pin stem closes with a rollover safety clasp.

This is a later 20th-century vintage 1928 Jewelry Company piece rather than an antique brooch. The antiqued metal finish, ornate Victorian-inspired detailing, dimensional casting and whimsical figural composition are characteristic of the nostalgic designs associated with 1928 Jewelry. The combination of an old-fashioned library setting, books and lounging cat also makes this an unusually natural piece for the Dark Academia aesthetic.

Why You Will Be Obsessed With It

The lounging cat has irresistible personality.

• The miniature bookshelf is filled with incredible dimensional detail.
• It combines two favorite motifs for vintage buyers: cats and books.
• The silver tone cat stands beautifully against the antiqued gold tone setting.
• The old-world library imagery is practically made for Dark Academia styling.
• A wonderfully distinctive gift for a reader, librarian, teacher or cat lover.

Condition

Very good vintage pre-owned condition with surface wear, finish variation and darkened areas consistent with age and the intentionally antiqued finish. The dimensional silver tone cat retains strong detail, while the gold tone bookshelf, books and decorative elements remain crisp and well defined. The reverse shows normal vintage surface variation. The pin stem and rollover safety clasp are intact. Please review all photographs closely as they are part of the condition description.

Measurements

Approximately 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches high, or approximately 6.4 cm by 3.2 cm, based on the photographed scale.

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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Aesthetics

Dark Academia, Eclectic Grandpa, Whimsigoth, Grandmillennial, Maximalist, Vintage Maximalism