Dramatic vintage articulated leopard shoulder brooch featuring a long, flexible silver-tone body covered with black enamel spots and sparkling clear rhinestone accents. Bright green rhinestone eyes give the leopard a striking, lifelike appearance.
The hinged body sections allow the leopard to curve and drape across a shoulder, collar, jacket or dress. Multiple pin-back closures help support the length and weight while worn.
Item type: Articulated shoulder brooch
Design: Leopard or panther
Color: Silver tone, black, clear and green
Materials: Rhinestones, enamel and silver-tone metal
Eyes: Green marquise-shaped rhinestones
Construction: Jointed, articulated body and limbs
Approximate length: 6½ inches
Closure: Multiple pin-back closures
Maker: No readable signature is visible in the supplied photos
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and surface patina. Stones appear present in the photographs, but each stone, hinge and pin closure should be checked before publishing.
This oversized figural brooch is a distinctive collectible piece of vintage costume jewelry and would look especially striking worn across the shoulder of a blazer, coat or evening dress.