An exquisite signed vintage wooden brooch sourced in Paris from the early 1900s, it is delicately handpainted with a finely observed goldfinch set among flowering thistles. Executed in rich natural pigments with remarkable attention to feather detail and botanical texture, the piece captures the quiet elegance of traditional wildlife illustration in miniature form. Artist signature “H. De M.”. C-clasp. 
The softly aged wood and subtle patina lend warmth and authenticity, enhancing its character as a collectible object as much as an adornment. Framed in a simple oval form, the composition evokes the charm of early 20th-century folk art and artisanal craftsmanship.
Both wearable and display-worthy, this one-of-a-kind brooch offers a refined statement for collectors of vintage jewellery, lovers of natural history, and those drawn to rare handcrafted pieces with timeless charm.
A small work of art imbued with nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the enduring beauty of the European countryside.
AGE: 
1920 - 1940
 
MATERIALS: 
Wood, Metal 
 
CONDITION: 
Very good — surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE: 
H 3 cm
W 6 cm 
 
WEIGHT: 
4.74 g
 
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