Materials and Features:

• Sculptural Botanical Cast Architecture: A mid-century masterpiece in dimensional die-cast base metal modeling. The design renders a highly stylized hibiscus blossom featuring four sweeping petals with deep central channels. The petals project outward from a deeply recessed center to create an organic, architectural form.

• High-Gloss Cold Enamel Fills: The top-facing petal surfaces are finished with a thick, glass-smooth layer of rich cream-white cold enamel. The enamel is perfectly bordered by high-polish gold-plated framing ridges along the structural outer perimeter and center ribs.

• Dimensional 3D Stamen Column: A prominent, highly realistic central pistil/stamen column arches out from the flower base. It features deep longitudinal grooving and terminates in an elevated cluster of six small gold-plated anther beads to give the brooch a striking profile.

• Micro-Ribbed Monet Reverse Texturing: The reverse face is detailed with Monet's proprietary vertical micro-ribbed texturing. This deep, uniform texture reduces overall item weight while optimizing light reflection, providing an unmistakable signature of their historical manufacturing facility.

Type: Standard rollover safety catch mounted onto elevated circular cast pedestal platforms.

Age/Origin: Circa 1960 / Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Marks: Unmarked (Attributed to Monet based on signature micro-ribbed reverse finish and cast-in pedestal pin assembly platforms)

Measurements:

• Weight: 14.5g

• Thickness: 12mm (at highest apex of the central 3D arching stamen)

• Dimensions: Approx. 1.5” x 1.5”

Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The white enamel remains intensely bright and smooth with no chipping or stress cracks. The gold plating retains a brilliant mirror polish across the front stamen and borders, and the safety catch functions with crisp mechanical alignment.