Vintage 1961 gold tone wire wrapped Butterfly pin brooch. This stunning brooch was debuted in 1961 and re-released in 1961 as part of the 'Monet Menagerie' set. The butterfly was part of the Spinneret series by Monet. The butterfly is signed 'Monet'.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Monocraft was founded by Jay and Michael Chernow in 1929, where they capitalised on monogramming. They launched Monet in 1937 with jewellery designer Edmund Mario Granville from Cartier. Monet evolved into one of the leading costume jewellers and designers in the 1940's. Monet's classic designs were made in silver and gold tone metals with the addition of crystals. They were renowned for created a more comfortable clip-on earring appealing to women of the post war era. Monet also produced jewellery for Yves Saint Laurent during the 1980's and it remains popular today.

MEASUREMENTS

The brooch measures 4.7cm / 1.8" in length at the widest point and 3.9cm / 1.5" in height.

CONDITION

The brooch is in excellent vintage condition.