Vintage mouse pendant metal 50s figurine antique retro jewelry

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Description

This antique pendant depicts a stylized mouse in three dimensions, crafted from metal with a patinated appearance. The piece features a naive and rounded silhouette, with large circular ears, a prominent snout, and joined front paws, evoking the aesthetic of the 1950s. The pendant is topped with an integrated hanging loop, allowing it to be worn on a chain or cord.

The visible side shows molding work typical of post-war costume jewelry production: details are deliberately simplified, with raised eyes, a compact shape, and a base adorned with a floral bas-relief motif. The metal surface has a matte finish, marked by slight irregularity, indicative of an artisanal or semi-industrial process common in the 1950s.

The pendant's base, also visible in the photo, is decorated with a frieze of stylized embossed flowers, reinforcing the overall decorative character. No markings or inscriptions are apparent on the exposed side. The object displays a homogeneous patina, typical of old metal that has remained deadstock, with no apparent use.

The thick and solidly integrated loop is suitable for use in period costume jewelry, particularly on a sautoir necklace or vintage keychain. The whole evokes a childlike and animalistic world, very fashionable in popular 1950s jewelry, with a retro touch enhanced by the simplicity of the modeling.

This pendant is a representative example of the small costume jewelry pieces produced in limited or artisanal series during the post-war period, intended to adorn an outfit or be worn as a lucky charm accessory. Its finish and naive style are charmingly old-fashioned, typical of the vintage aesthetic.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight traces of oxidation or patina visible on the surface, with no apparent structural damage or missing parts on the shown side.

Did you know? In the 1950s, French costume jewelry boomed with the popularization of molding animal motifs in metal. Pendants with mouse or animal motifs were often given as lucky charms or small children's gifts, and produced in limited series by local workshops, particularly in eastern France.

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