Vintage TORTOLANI Silver Plate Leaf Brooch: DESIGNER Foliate Silver Jewelry

Lovely, Sterling Silver over Pewter, Large Leaf Statement Brooch by FRANCISCO TORTOLANI**. Measuring 1 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3/8" deep, with a secure rollover clasp. This designer-signed piece is constructed of hand-poured and polished pewter, overlaid with Sterling Silver. The smooth and textured, flowing leaf design is detailed and dimensional. Signed "©Tortolani" ** Excellent Condition ~ looks unused. Any dark coloring on crevices and reverse is typical of TORTOLANI'S plating process. ~ WEIGHT: 20.4g ~ MEASUREMENT: 1 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3/8" deep ~ CONDITION: Excellent ~ SIGNED: "©Tortolani" ** Francisco TORTOLANI only produced his handmade jewelry pieces from 1950 - 1975. Hand-poured and polished pewter overlaid with 24kt gold or Sterling Silver made his pieces unique and highly collectible. The darker tones in recesses in his creations and on the back of most pieces are part of this trademark designer look. This company also produced jewelry pieces for CYVRA, Max Factor, Crislu, and others.** ** More information here: https://nasvete.com/tortolani-vintage-jewellery/ ITEM # 552-NT-784V Shipping ~ Generally same or next day. Check out my other items at https://poshmark.com/closet/vintiquevenus I pride myself on being an honest seller striving to give the best service. Please ask any questions PRIOR to your purchase.