Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in a Tomato or Orange Red (SOLD) (1)
Here we have a gorgeous Gomina the Cat pin from Lea Stein of Paris. This design is also known as the sleeping cat and this particular example shows why - our cat is peeping out from behind her curled tail! Any cat-lover will know this look, it is as if pussy is just awake and watching you. This new brooch is in a bright ' tomato' or orangey red colour but with the bonus of being a chequered and pearlised laminate so the brooch has hidden shine and detail, a little bit like the effect of natural mother-of-pearl. The use of contrasting black inlays for the pointed ears and the almond-shaped eyes adds real character to this lovely cat brooch. This Cat brooch measures approximately 3 inches by 2 inches at its widest parts and has the traditional Lea Stein pin back with a roll-over type fastener. The piece is signed - 'Lea Stein, Paris'. This is a contemporary design from Lea Stein who is famed for her jewellery, particularly her animal designs which have featured cats, foxes, dogs, birds and many other things over her history.
Now for that history -
JEWELLERY DETAILS
Designer or Brand: Lea Stein, Paris
Condition: Excellent - New
Decade: Current
Era: Contemporary Retro
Type: Brooch
Material: Plastic Laminate Rhodoid
Subject: Animals - Cats
Colours: Red and Black