What's for sale?

This is a nicely detailed, signed brooch by Napier.

It depicts a wild dogwood flower, with white bracts (which look like petals) and a centre of tiny gold tone flowers. Like the dogwood, the bracts are folded over at the ends to show that the gold colour from the reverse side.

The dogwood is a popular subject for American jewellery; it's also the state flower of Missouri and North Carolina.

Who made it and when?

It was made by the American costume jewellery maker Napier and is embossed on the back:

• NAPIER ©

The copyright symbol was added to the name after 1955 and the uppercase lettering typically went out of use in the 1980s.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In excellent condition
• The pin and clasp work perfectly

What are the measurements?

• 3cm in length
• 2.5 cm in width
• 9 grams

If you have questions or would like more detailed pictures, just send us an email to help@3bearscottage.co.uk.