{"product_id":"rare-vintage-reinad-rhinestone-alligator-crocodile-figural-brooch-signed","title":"Rare Vintage REINAD Rhinestone Alligator Crocodile Figural Brooch – Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful and unusual vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREINAD figural alligator\/crocodile brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a whimsical upright or “dancing” pose in gold-tone metal accented with sparkling clear rhinestones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe alligator features an elongated rhinestone-set head, dimensional angular legs and a dramatically curled rhinestone tail. Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½–1¾ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is a small but exceptionally characterful example of vintage figural costume jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the reverse is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclearly signed “Reinad” in script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as shown in the photographs. Reinad was an American costume-jewelry manufacturer particularly associated with collectible jewelry of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940s and 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular upright alligator design appears to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equite scarce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Despite researching Reinad alligator, crocodile and animal figural jewelry, I have not located another example of this exact design. That does not establish it as unique, but it certainly makes it an intriguing piece for the serious Reinad or vintage figural-jewelry collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear rhinestones remain set throughout the head and curled tail. Gold-tone finish shows age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with vintage jewelry. Original pin mechanism is present on the reverse. Please examine photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and wonderfully whimsical signed Reinad figural brooch—and a piece you’re unlikely to see every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Junk’n Monkey Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622246580589,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/2133\/0285\/files\/724059C7-BE0F-4F5D-A24D-3811CABB9362.jpg?v=1791249456","url":"https:\/\/thejunknmonkey.com\/products\/rare-vintage-reinad-rhinestone-alligator-crocodile-figural-brooch-signed","provider":"The Junk’n Monkey Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}