MYLU Red Poinsettia CHRISTMAS TREE Rhinestone & Enamel PIN BROOCH Vintage RARE

Description

VINTAGE
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MYLU
RED POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS TREE
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~ RHINESTONE & COLD ENAMEL / PAINT ~
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PIN or BROOCH
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RARE PIECE!
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SIZE
: This pin measures approximately 3" in height; 1 & 1/2" in width (Highest / Widest Points)
DESCRIPTION
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This auction features a vintage Mylu Christmas Tree pin or brooch. It is actually styled to look more like a poinsettia to a certain degree, as well. There is what I believe to be a cold (or thin?) red enamel paint over a gold-tone metal.  On the "tree" portion itself, there are a few light green and light yellow rhinestones inset. Toward the bottom, the tree looks like to be held in a stylized planter, with a handful of AB rhinestones inset along the top edge. It is marked on the back with, "c. MYLU." I will note here, too, that I would ask that the "Condition" section below be fully read.
I am unsure why, but the pin piece simply will NOT stay inside the safety clasp closure -- and, I cannot figure out why
. Either way, please read below for
additional
information concerning this. If anyone should have any additional questions regarding this piece, please feel free to message me and I'll be happy to help.  Please do view the pictures as a part of the overall description, as well.  Thank you!
CONDITION
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FAIR to Fair MINUS
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I am considering the age and use of this item when factoring the condition rating
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This pin appears to be in Fair to Fair
MINUS
condition for the age and use.
It does have some age wear seen, including some minor surface scratches -- most of which are most obvious on the back of the pin. Most of these are only visible under close inspection or a loupe, but I did want to note it for accuracy.  The biggest issue with this brooch appears to be a very unusual problem with the pin portion itself.
Although the safety clasp closure DOES appear to close correctly, I CANNOT get the actual pin tip to stay locked inside the clasp.
I cannot for the life of me figure out why this is the case; however, it is definitely aggravating to say the least.  Ironically, though, when I tried to place the pin on my shirt -- and then closed the clasp while it was on my shirt, it seems to stay put -- as long as it is not jostled too much.  I honestly cannot tell why this is, but as it is a quite obvious challenge at this point, I am definitely noting it herein.  There is some additional minor wear to the cold enamel paint, but -- other than this -- I do not see any other major problems.  There are also no missing or damaged rhinestones, either.  Ultimately, I think if the issue with the actual pin piece can be overlooked or even repaired, it will make a very nice little pin. That said, I do want to make it abundantly clear that it DOES have this issue, too.
This is essentially why I have included a "Fair MINUS" in the rating, as well.
If there is anything I may have missed where the condition is concerned, please feel free to message me and I'll be happy to help. With age and use considered, I would still say this pin  rates in
Fair to Fair
MINUS
condition overall.
AGE/YEAR MADE: Although exact age is unknown, I do believe this pin is vintage. An educated guess would be from the 1950s-1960s.
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