{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-fred-gray-attributed-bird-brooch-s-in-star-mark","title":"Vintage 1940s Fred Gray Attributed Bird Brooch S-in-Star Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage figural \u003cb\u003ebird brooch dating to approximately the 1940s\u003c\/b\u003e, attributed to the \u003cb\u003eFred Gray Corp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch depicts a stylized bird in flight with outstretched wings and tail feathers. It is made in gold-coloured metal with deep maroon red enamel highlighting the head, wings and tail. The body is set with a large oval \u003cb\u003eopaque red plastic cabochon\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a focal point to the design. I have not tested the plastic and therefore am not identifying it as Bakelite or Catalin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-coloured portions of the wings and body have an embossed and textured surface, adding considerable detail to the design. A small topaz-coloured rhinestone forms the bird's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked with an \u003cb\u003e“S” within a five-pointed star\u003c\/b\u003e. This mark has been associated with the Fred Gray Corp.; examples bearing the mark have been found on original Fred Gray Corp. cards, and a bird brooch has been documented bearing both the S-in-a-star mark and Fred Gray Corp. identification. However, research sources caution that pieces bearing only the S-in-a-star mark cannot be conclusively identified as Fred Gray, so this brooch is described as \u003cb\u003eattributed to Fred Gray Corp.\u003c\/b\u003e rather than definitively identified as its manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is fitted with a long pin stem and clasp on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 3 1\/4\" wide × 2 3\/4\" high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good condition with no notable wear. The large red plastic cabochon remains securely set. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice example of \u003cb\u003e1940s figural costume jewellery\u003c\/b\u003e, with a dramatic flying-bird design that is sure to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShopify SEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage title:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage 1940s Fred Gray Bird Brooch S-in-Star Mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeta description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage 1940s flying bird brooch attributed to Fred Gray Corp., with maroon red enamel, gold-coloured metal and a large opaque red plastic cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003evintage-1940s-fred-gray-attributed-bird-brooch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48095529664617,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/IMG_4251.jpg?v=1789921346","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/vintage-1940s-fred-gray-attributed-bird-brooch-s-in-star-mark","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}