Vintage Kansas City Jazz Brooch, Retro Style, Gold Green Enamel, Saxophone

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Description

A square fancy brooch featuring a design inspired by the Kansas City jazz scene. The visible face has a dark green background with golden horizontal lines that structure the composition. In the center, the inscription "Kansas City Jazz" is calligraphed in retro-style golden letters, evoking the aesthetics of the jazz era. A stylized golden saxophone also stands out on the right side, reinforcing the musical character of the piece.

The brooch's surface displays a shiny enameled appearance, with luminous reflections and a smooth finish clearly visible in the photo. The contours are sharp, and the design is applied with precision, with no apparent overflow. The main colors are deep green and gold, enhanced by the black of the saxophone which elegantly contrasts with the overall design. No brand logo is visible on the front face.

The motif, typical of a retro style, is clearly inspired by American musical iconography, particularly that associated with 1930s-1940s jazz. This is a decorative brooch, ideal for accessorizing clothing or a bag with a vintage and musical touch. The piece stands out for its elaborate graphic design and its iconic theme.

The visual condition shows some micro-traces of wear on the border, consistent with a vintage piece, but no major chips or alteration of the enameled design are apparent on the visible face. The colors remain vibrant and the text perfectly legible. The brooch appears well-preserved for its estimated age.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some slight visible signs of use, with no apparent structural defect on the presented face.

Did you know? Kansas City jazz had its golden age in the 1930s and 1940s, with major figures like Count Basie and Charlie Parker. This city is renowned for giving birth to a freer and more rhythmic jazz style, which durably influenced American and international music.

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