{"product_id":"vintage-1965-grosse-gold-plated-floral-brooch-dior-era","title":"Vintage 1965 Grossé Gold Plated Five Leaf Floral Brooch Christian Dior Era Signed Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage 1965 Grossé gold-plated floral brooch, made in Germany during the period when Grossé was producing costume jewellery for Christian Dior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch features a sculptural arrangement of five broad, fan-shaped leaves radiating from a central point, with a gently curved stem extending below. Each leaf is finely engraved with closely spaced lines, creating a textured, reflective surface. A small, clear faceted rhinestone accents the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch has a brilliant, rich gold finish, characteristic of the high-quality gold plating used by Grossé, which was known for producing jewellery with very substantial 18K and 22K gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is fitted with a pin stem and rollover safety clasp. It is signed GROSSE © 1965 GERMANY, together with the smaller Henkel \u0026amp; Grossé emblem, referencing the firm's original name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrossé and Christian Dior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenkel \u0026amp; Grossé was established in Pforzheim, Germany, in 1907 and became known for its finely manufactured costume jewellery. In 1955, the company entered into a 50-year licensing agreement to manufacture jewellery for Christian Dior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch dates to 1965, placing it within the period of Grossé's collaboration with Dior. During this era, Grossé produced jewellery under both the Christian Dior and Grossé names, sometimes producing identical designs marketed under the two brands. Although this example is signed Grossé rather than Christian Dior, it represents the same German jewellery-making tradition and manufacturing period associated with the Dior collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Grossé (Henkel \u0026amp; Grossé)\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Germany\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1965\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold-plated metal with clear rhinestone\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Five-leaf floral motif\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: GROSSE © 1965 GERMANY, Henkel \u0026amp; Grossé emblem\u003cbr\u003eWidth: Approximately 2 1\/8\" (5.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approximately 2 1\/4\" (5.7 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent condition, with a brilliant gold finish. No noted wear to the substantial gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the gold finish gives this brooch the appearance of fine jewellery rather than costume jewellery. A beautifully detailed and well-preserved example of Grossé's mid-century designs.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67847014547561,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Crosse-Germany-Brooch.jpg?v=1792859691","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-1965-grosse-gold-plated-floral-brooch-dior-era","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}