Holly Brooch Appraisal

Christmas Ornament Holly and Bow Brooch

This item is a festive Christmas-themed brooch shaped like a decorative ornament, adorned with holly and a bow. Its primary colors are traditional holiday red, green, and gold. The ornament itself is spherical, divided vertically into sections, with one central green enameled stripe flanked by two wider gold-toned, ridged sections, and bordered by red enameled areas on the outer edges. The enamel appears to be bright and glossy, suggesting a well-maintained or relatively new condition. Small gold-toned spherical accents resembling beads or berries are evenly distributed across the red and gold sections of the ornament, adding texture and visual interest. At the top of the ornament, a stylized cluster of dark green holly leaves with hints of red berries at their center (one distinct red bead is visible near the stem) transitions into a looping red bow. The metal base appears to be a polished gold-tone, likely a plated base metal given the common construction of such costume jewelry. The craftsmanship suggests mass production, common for holiday-themed costume jewelry. There are no readily visible maker's marks or signatures from the provided image, common for unbranded costume pieces. The overall condition appears to be excellent, with no obvious signs of chips in the enamel, significant scratches, or tarnishing on the metal. It likely dates from the late 20th century to early 21st century, falling within the vintage or contemporary costume jewelry period.