Danecraft Sterling Silver Poodle Pin

This adorable poodle pin was made by Danecraft, a Providence based Sterling silver jewelry manufacturer.  The brooch is very well-made (customary of Danecraft designs) with intricate detailing and features a dog tag dangling from the pooches neck that reads "Danecraft Sterling."  The company was officially formed in 1934, with roots dating back centuries in Italy to the Primavera family.  In Italy, "one of the jewelry artisans would go directly into the home of a patron to design and reproduce a cherished object of art into jewelry," according to http://www.danecraft.com/.  Danecraft is still in business today, so I am unsure of the age of this piece, although I believe it is pre-1990.   
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.rubylane.com/ is coming soon.

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