Bidspirit auction | Animal and Marine Motif Costume

Animal and Marine Motif Costume Jewelry Brooches - This collection of costume jewelry brooches features various animal and marine life motifs, including a large gold-tone textured starfish brooch attributed to Carolee. The starfish is accented with scattered clear crystals. Other designs in the group include a pavé-set seahorse, several tropical fish with enamel and rhinestone details, frogs, a snail with imitation pearl accents, a horse head within a foliage wreath, a penguin, a bear, a mouse, and a dachshund wearing a purple enameled coat. The pieces are constructed from gold-tone and silver-tone base metals, utilizing colorful enamel work and inset clear and colored rhinestones. Identified markings on the reverse of several pieces. The collection is in good condition overall, showing minor surface wear and light oxidation consistent with age and handling. Seahorse and dog missing rhinestones. See photos. All pins and clasps appear functional.