Textured Leaf Brooch Appraisal

Vintage Gold-Tone Textured Leaf Brooch

This item is a vintage horizontal brooch featuring a botanical leaf design. It is constructed from a gold-tone metal alloy with a highly textured surface. The leaf exhibits fine vertical striations or 'ribbing' that radiate from a central stem to the scalloped edges, mimicking the natural veins of a palm leaf or fern. At the center of the leaf is a prominent empty prong-style setting, likely intended for a circular faux pearl or rhinestone cabochon which is currently missing. The metal has an aged, slightly matte finish, showing some dark patina and oxidation in the recessed grooves of the texture. The stem of the leaf extends outward to the right, finished with a blunt, angular cut. Based on the style and construction, this piece likely dates from the 1960s to the 1980s. Significant condition issues include the missing central stone and minor surface abrasions consistent with its age. There are no visible maker's marks on the face of the piece, though the overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced costume jewelry line. The back, though not fully visible, appears to have an integrated horizontal pin-back mechanism.