Posted 11 years ago
langkev
(2 items)
My friend gave me this clown brooch when her mom went into assisted living. Her mom bought this brooch when she was in high school, around 1947. The face is ceramic and has an aged crackle finish. The purple material is leather around the face and used for the hat. The pin is a "c" type, no locking mechanism and mounted on an unfinished wood oval. I have seen one other brooch with this clown face identified as Elzac but I am confused as to why there aren't any others to be found when I search. I know my friend's mother could use the money, so I may sell it for her if it is Elzac. Anyone out there know for sure if Elzac did produce clown brooches?
The clown is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/22008-my-4th-addition--vintage-elzac-clown-b
Thank you Jewels. That is the same (and only one) I have seen.
Hi Lang, okay, I searched eBay for elzac brooches. They are not marked that I could tell. It seems this is the style--ceramic, fabric, lucite...let me look around some more...brb
Maybe write a little note to this poster with a link to your posting and ask their opinion? It seems they have several elzacs in their collection. They haven't been on here in quite sometime, but maybe they will get an email notification :)
http://www.antiqueweek.com/ArchiveArticle.asp?newsid=1336
Found this article. Good info, but doesnt list a clown, so still not sure
Yes, I have read that before. I have tried to find information for hours on whether or not clowns were made. Maybe someone out there will have a catalog or something that will help clarify. I did think about contacting poster as well.
Hi! It seems they were very limited production--such an interesting history with the tie to the Handlers and Barbie! I hope you can find out :)