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SOLD An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference!

Here we have a gorgeous and very special Cat pin from Lea Stein of Paris. What appears at first glance to be a  classic Gomina the Sleeping Cat design reveals some intriguing artistic touches.   This  brooch is in a Tortoiseshell effect using a mix of natural looking caramel and brown. But we also have the added bonus of some golden ribbons in a kind of latticino glass effect where the ribbons are part of the inlay.  Then to add to the design there are crossed hatched black and red lines adding subtle sparkle too! A little touch of Ivory coloured inlay for the pointed ears and the almond-shaped eyes adds real character to this lovely cat brooch. The reverse side of the brooch is also most interesting as there is a  brown background to the body decorated in light gold coloured designs of stars and foliage - reminiscent of Xmas gold leaf on a chocolate treat; what fun!. 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, Pin

Material: Plastic Laminate Rhodoid

Design: Cat, Cats, Feline, Felines. Animals

Colours; Tortoiseshell, Brown, Caramel, Ivory, Gold, Red, Black 

£78.00
Apologies, THIS ITEM IS SOLD.
SOLD  An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference!
SOLD  An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference! SOLD  An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference! SOLD  An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference! SOLD  An Unusual Lea Stein Gomina the Sleepy Cat Brooch in Fabulous Tortoiseshell with a Difference!

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