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SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate

Here we have a gorgeous and most unusual version of the iconic 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 paua or mother of pearl abalone shell finish giving it fabulous reflection and shine.  The colours that show through include blues, turquoise's, greens and browns.  The use of contrasting cream inlays for the pointed ears and the almond-shaped eyes adds real character to this lovely cat brooch.  The laminate on the reverse is a plain light gold colour. 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 - 

LEA STEIN  was born in Paris in 1931 and worked as a dress designer. She began making her now famous Jewellery when her  husband, Fernand Steinberger, ( a Plastics Chemist ) discovered a process of laminating cellulose acetate to create a unique range of colours & patterns.
Buttons for her frocks were their first products; followed by brooches, bangles and earrings. The factory was forced to close in the 1980’s but has since re-opened much to the relief of costume jewellery collectors and Lea Stein fans. Lea Stein loves to produce designs based on animals and flowers. Now she is quite an elderly lady but still introduces a couple of new designs each year.
Each brooch has the trademark ‘V’ shaped pin on the back and is signed: ‘LEA STEIN PARIS’. The manufacturing process used means that no two pieces are exactly alike. The fabulous designs, the ease of wearing and their quirky appeal are just some of the reasons why they are so collected around the world today.

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: Mother of Pearl Paua or Abalone Shell effect with blues, turquoise's, cream and brown

£72.00
Apologies, THIS ITEM IS SOLD.
SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate
SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate SOLD A Gomina the Cat by Lea Stein of Paris in Natural Paua Shell Effect Laminate

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