Antique/Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Signed Fruit Brooch

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Antique/Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Signed Fruit Brooch Up for auction is a vintage signed original 1940s Nettie Rosenstein brooch. Faux-ivory fruit motif with pave diamante crystals on the five textured gold tone upper leaves and front detail. Gold tone reverse side with intricate filligree and signature. Otherwise in excellent condition, no scratches, marks and no missing diamante. Rear filigree, original screws and pin firmly attached. 1.8 inches across (approx 4.5 cm) Unique and very rare vintage designer item. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK. Shipping is $15.00 internationally with tracked postage only and should reach you within 7 days. UK buyers can expect to receive the item within 2 days. Payment for auction items is due within 2 days or we must re-list the item. About the designer: Fashion designer Nettie Rosenstein was instrumental in the popularization of the “little black dress” in America. She observed the trend in French couture and used the power of the ready-to-wear industry to popularize the look in America. Her career developed through the 1930s and 1940s, at a time when France lost some of its influence as the world’s fashion center. Rosenstein was one of many American dressmakers to gain from this change. Rosenstein’s designs were among the highest-priced wholesale clothes in New York City. Because they were read more