TORTOLANI Antiqued 24K Gold Plate Rose Dangle Brooch BOOK PIECE~Vintage Designer

Marvelous, Vintage, Antiqued 24K Gold Plate over Pewter, Dimensional, Rose Cluster Dangle Brooch by Francisco TORTOLANI**. Measuring 3 1/4" with dangles x 2 5/16" x 3/4" deep, this designer brooch has a secure rollover clasp. This dimensional, domed, and openwork vintage brooch is hand constructed of Antiqued 24K Gold Plate over Pewter, and is a rarer version of this iconic Francisco TORTOLANI piece. Six (6) sculpted large roses make up the center of brooch, surrounded by clusters of smaller roses. Three rosebud dangles hang from the bottom of brooch and sway with every movement. Exceptionally fine condition. The darker plating is part of the TORTOLANI signature look. BOOK PIECE design featured on page 225 of "SIGNED BEAUTIES OF COSTUME JEWELRY - IDENTIFICATION AND VALUES", by Marcia Brown. (See Photos #4 and #8) ~ WEIGHT: 59.1g/2.1oz ~ MEASUREMENT: 3 1/4" with dangles x 2 5/16" x 3/4" deep ~ CONDITION: Exceptional ~ polish if desired ~ SIGNED: "©Tortolani" **Francisco TORTOLANI only produced his handmade jewelry pieces from 1950 - 1975. Hand-poured and polished pewter overlaid with 24kt Gold or Sterling made his pieces unique and highly collectible. ITEM # 1132-RQ-31V Shipping ~ Generally same or next day. Check out my other items at https://poshmark.com/closet/vintiquevenus I pride myself on being an honest seller striving to give the best service. Please ask any questions PRIOR to your purchase.