Gold-Tone Elephant Brooch with Satin Finish

This item is a representational gold-tone elephant brooch, likely a piece of costume jewelry from the late 20th century (circa 1980s-1990s). The brooch features a stylized elephant in profile with its trunk raised in a traditional 'good luck' gesture. It measures approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in width. The construction consists of a base metal plate with a gold-tone electroplated finish. The primary visual characteristic is the dual-texture finish: the body and large ear of the elephant exhibit a fine, frosted, or 'satin' stippled texture, while the edges of the ears, trunk, tusks, and tail are rendered in a high-polish, mirror-like gold tone. This contrast creates a three-dimensional effect. The eye is represented by a small, dark curved indentation. Regarding condition, there is visible metal fatigue and plating loss, particularly on the bottom of the front and back feet where a copper-colored base metal is exposed. Small scratches and minor abrasions are present on the polished surfaces, consistent with age and use. No visible maker's marks or signatures are present on the front; the reverse, though not visible, would likely house a standard safety pin clasp. The overall craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced boutique costume jewelry of the era.