Vintage Weiss Butterfly Brooch, Green Aurora Borealis Rhinestones, Japanned Finish, 1950s Jewelry

*Description: This is a beautiful vintage Weiss butterfly brooch in shades of green rhinestones with several being aurora borealis green with the background Japanned, which is black enamel finish, from the 1950s. This is a unique brooch and the Japanned Weiss are very collectible. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!

Weiss was founded in 1942 and ceased operations in 1971. Albert Weiss gained experience by working at Coro and then founded in 1942. Most of the Weiss jewelry is made of high quality Austrian rhinestones and timeless designs.

According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 303, some Weiss pieces were designed and manufactured by DeLizza and Elster, Inc, to be sold under the Weiss trademark. Weiss used a wide variety of rhinestones, art glass in some designs and usually prong set stones. They usually used heavy silver or gold tone plating. Some Japanned metal designs and a few colorful enamel designs. Signature was stamped into the metal, part of the mold, or on a raised cartouche.

*Approximate Measurements: Length - 2 Inches, Width - 2 1/2 Inches
*Condition: Very good vintage condition. NOTE: There is a space on the left wing between the wing and the body. Looks to have been made this way but wanted to point it out so you could review the photos. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details.
*Hallmark: Weiss
*Item: E6107