This is truly a lovely tailored brooch with two-tone plating. Perfect for office, daytime, or worn as an adornment on a purse or coat. The back features the textured surface typical of 1960s brooches. 

Art is a trademark of Mode Art Jewelers founded by Arthur Pepper. Records indicate the company existed from the 1950s-1980s. In 1959, Arthur Pepper of Mode Art Jewelers served as financial secretary for the Costume Jewelry Board of Trade of New York. In 1968, the company settled a lawsuit with Mylu. Mylu sued Mode Art for copying an Angel pin designed by Mylu. Mode Art Jewelers settled out of court.