Brooch starfish Exquisite England 50 - gg

Vintage brooch starfish from Exquisite. England. 50-60 g. Marked. The basis of costume jewelery alloy with gilding 12K, decorated by hand and faux pearl inlays under raw corals (celluloid).
The company name literally means "Refinement". Was established in Birmingham in 1914, and lasted until 1970 ( according to other sources up to 1979). Gained a lot of popularity after the Second world war. This is understandable: years extraordinary popularity of costume jewelry. In the manufacture of jewelry, this firm is often applied gilding.This technique has allowed many products to preserve perfectly.
In the 50 years the firm did a great publicity stunt - released serial jewelry. The greatest popularity, has earned a series of brooches with enamel "Birthday Brooch". Decoration Exquisite loved by collectors and are quite expensive.