It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"
Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75. Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157 Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p. 177 Ref: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry by Brunialti, 2008 Vol 2. p 97
This brooch is unsigned. The cartouche with the name is missing or never put on . DeNicola figural brooches often have the star which is the difining characteristic of the designer in this series of 12 brooches. I have seen this item listed as hight as $750.00
A similar item sold at Bonhams Auction a few years ago.
Most of these designs represent mythological character from the Tale of Ramayama.The enameling and the gilding are in excellent condition.
Tribute to America Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti, on p. 143. Circa 1944-1945. Excellent vintage condition. Ref: