*RARE VTG c1920-40\'s EARLY CELLULOID PLASTIC GOOGLE EYE DOG w/FEZ HAT Brooch Pin
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
*RARE VTG c1920-40\'s EARLY CELLULOID PLASTIC GOOGLE EYE DOG w/FEZ HAT Brooch Pin:
$3.99
**VISIT MY NEW STORE & SEE MY OTHER sales STARTING AS LOW AS 99 CENTS!!** FOLLOW ME ON AND SIGN UP FOR MY STORE NEWSLETTER!!**Celluloid, generally considered the first thermoplastic, was first created as Parkesine in 1856 and as Xylonite in 1869, before being registered as Celluloid in 1870. Celluloid is easily molded and shaped, and it was first widely used as an ivory replacement. By the 1920\'s, it was widely replaced in jewelry making by the much more stable Bakelite, Galaith and Catalin plastics. Why? . . . Celluloid was highly flameable! Developed in the 1930s, the clear acrylic plastic branded as Lucite became a wildly popular material for costume jewelry starting in the 1950s as it was less expensive to produce than Bakelite, Galalith, and Catalin--it made these earlier jewelry plastics obsolete.Here is a vintage circa 1920\'s - 1940\'s collectible EARLY CELLULOID PLASTIC GOOGLE EYE DOG PIN BROOCH. This cute dimensional cartoon doggy brooch is off-white celluloid plastic with hand-painted coloring in greens, blue, black, orange, brown and black. He is wearing a green polka dot hat that looks like a fez and is holding what looks to me like a big mallet. I imagine he\'s about to play that carnival game where you try make the thing go up and ring the bell. LOL He has the original google eye still in place and still working (these are often yellowed--but this one is still clear). VERY RARE & SUPER DUPER CUTE! He measures approximately 1 3/4\" x 1 1/4\" and weighs 0.2 oz. He is unsigned and has a glued on pin and locking rollover C clasp in perfect working condition (I suspect he originally had an open C clasp but it has been replaced?). As you can see, there is some wear to the paint (see all photos) but for his age he is definitely in EXCELLENT vintage condition--no chips or scratches and the google eye is original and still works! This little doggy guy is adorable, RARE, and highly collectible--and would be a fantastic addition to a vintage plastic or any vintage jewelry collection!
Winning buyer to pay S/H USPS mail. (Expedited shipping available at extra cost.) I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items won (based on actual combined weight)--to save you money on shipping. Just let me know and PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I SEND A COMBINED INVOICE--because to keep my Seller Status, I ship within 24-hours of payment. Otherwise, please pay within 3 days of sale\'s end (or message me with any problems or if you want to continue shopping to combine shipping). My items come from multiple outside sources and appear clean and odor free to me--but to those who may be extremely sensitive--I cannot guarantee lack of exposure to pets or smoke, etc.
Please message me with any questions you may have--I love to hear from shoppers and my goal is happy, satisfied customers! Thanks for your consideration and I hope you have a great day. :)
*RARE VTG c1920-40\'s EARLY CELLULOID PLASTIC GOOGLE EYE DOG w/FEZ HAT Brooch Pin:
$3.99