A night at the opera. A couple in a theater stall brooch. Book piece. 1940s. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestones. Frederick Mosell vintage costume jewelry
Frederick Mosell vintage costume jewelry
The history of the American jewelry brand Mosell began in 1940, when the French emigrant Frederick Mosell came to New York. Founding Frederick Mosell Jewelry Co. NY, he began producing costume jewelry in exquisite designs. Handcrafted, especially interesting are his plot brooches. These brooches, unlike all the others, in addition to aesthetic pleasure, carry some other emotional message. They create a special mood and become more interesting as a decoration. Basically, these story brooches date from the 1940s – 1950s. In the 1960s, there are already much less of them, due to the influence of time and fashion.
Catwalk and the so-called Egyptian revival style replaced plot decorations. Handmade in limited numbers, large gold-plated necklaces, brooches and earrings with large crystals and cabochons were suitable for wearing with an evening dress.
Also, animal and plant designs were very popular – birds, insects, starfish, ferns, leaves, etc.
Rare in the vintage jewelry market, Mosell jewelry, referenced in jewelry guides, is collectible. After four decades of successful work, Mosell ceased to exist in 1980.
Passionate dance brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel. 1940sSignature
Frederick Mosell vintage costume jewelry
A pair of goldtone textured clip earrings in the Egyptian Revival styleBaroque Italian style Dolphin Earrings of silver tone, rhinestonesBee brooch pin. Textured gold tone metal, blue rhinestonesBumble bee set brooch and earrings. Yellow gold tone textured metal, orange rhinestonesChrysanthemum brooch. Jewelry alloy of gold tone, glass. 1950s. 12 cmCoral design set of bracelet and earrings. Gold plated, rhinestone, enamel, pearlDancer in a mask brooch. Gold tone metal, silver tone mesh, enamelEar brooch. 925 Sterling silver, aurora borealis. 1940sEgyptian man brooch pin of textured gold tone metalEgyptian revival Haute Couture necklace, bracelet and earrings. Yellow gold tone metal,glass cabochons of emerald green, sapphire blue and ruby red colorFifth Avenue NY inspired brooch. Gold tone metal, rhinestonesGreen tone textured metal alloy faux pearl bracelet and earringsHummingbird brooch. Sterling silver, gold tone metal, rhinestoneLadybug brooch pin. Gold plated, red enamel, rhinestonesLeaf link gold tone statement necklaceParrot brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel. 1940sPharaoh Egyptian revival style brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestonesPoodle pair brooch. Jewelry alloy, enamel of chocolate and milky color. 1940s. 12 cmSquare shaped gold tone earringsStarfish brooch pin of gold tone, faux pearlsStarfish pin brooch. Gold tone textured metal, art glassStatement runway clip on earringsStreet sign 5th Ave 50th St brooch pin of gold tone. 1950sTextured gold tone enameled earrings. 1950sTrademark charm1959 patents for Mosell (Frederic) Jewelry Inc