Animal Costume Jewelry Brooches
Updated August 18, 2026
| Lot number | 30 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Art, Jewelry, Antiques & Estate Auction |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A collection of five costume jewelry brooches featuring various animal and insect motifs, constructed from gold-tone metal. The collection includes: a reclining leopard or panther pavé-set with clear and black rhinestones draped over a large, polished black circular cabochon; a standing flamingo with shaded red and pink enamel plumage and cream and black enamel beak details; a stylized fox with a large, faceted amber-colored glass stone head, white and black enamel facial features, and a sweeping tail pavé-set with clear rhinestones; a rabbit figurine entirely pavé-set with iridescent Aurora Borealis rhinestones and small black stone eyes; and a large dragonfly featuring a body and tail set with clear rhinestones, a pear-cut blue glass stone head, and four marquise-cut glass wing segments in alternating shades of blue and pale green-yellow. All items are equipped with safety catch pin mechanisms. Illegible maker marks are present on the reverse of the leopard and rabbit brooches. Dimensions (measured from visible tape measure): Leopard length: approx. 2.9 in Flamingo height: approx. 2.2 in Fox length: approx. 2.9 in Rabbit height: approx. 1.9 in Dragonfly length: approx. 2.9 in. Condition: Good overall condition. All stones and enamel detailing appear intact. Minor surface wear and oxidation consistent with age and use.
