Vintage Gold-Tone Celluloid Bow Brooch with Rhinestones
A substantial and striking vintage bow brooch measuring 3.75" across — large enough to make a real statement on a lapel, scarf, or hat. The bow is crafted from lightweight gold-tone celluloid with a beautiful striated ribbon texture that catches the light like real fabric.
The center knot is the showpiece: a double row of perfectly clear, water-white rhinestones set in a gold-tone band — stunning in their brilliance and clarity, with no yellowing or cloudiness whatsoever. They sparkle like diamonds against the warm gold of the bow.
Celluloid was the glamour plastic of the 1930s–1940s, prized for its warmth, lightness, and ability to mimic luxurious materials. A piece this size and quality is a genuine collector's find.
- Size: 3.75" wide
- Material: Celluloid (lightweight plastic) — gold-tone with striated ribbon texture
- Rhinestones: Perfectly clear, water-white — brilliant and stunning, no cloudiness
- Accents: Double-row rhinestones in gold-tone center band
- Closure: Pin stem with C-catch, gold-tone
- Maker's marks / stamps: None found — unsigned
- Condition: Very good vintage — one rhinestone requires regluing before wear (reflected in price)
- Era: 1930s–1940s
Note: One rhinestone in the center band needs to be reglued. This is a simple repair and has been reflected in the price. All other rhinestones are present, secure, and perfectly clear.