This seemingly rare pin features blue enamel "feathers" adorned with clear rhinestones and a unique safety clasp. I believe it dates somewhere between 1950-1970. It was made by Van Lou, a company led by Lewis Fleishmann in New York since 1949. Many other jewelry items I have seen by this manufacturer are also marked "Germany," so I assume that Lewis Fleishmann began his career in Germany, possibly arriving here after World War II? His name is also spelled "Louis Fleischmann" on various websites, so I am unsure of the correct spelling. There is very little information online about Van Lou jewelry, or Lewis Fleishmann, so please feel free to contact me with any additional information you may have.
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece. Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated. My online shop on http://www.ebay.com/ is coming soon.
Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:
Great Vintage Jewelry. Retrieved 2/23/2011 from http://www.greatvintagejewelry.com/inc/sdetail/5671
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