Large Vintage Drum Major Figural Marching Band Rhinestone and Enamel Brooch BOOK PIECE |

Large Vintage Drum Major Marching Band Rhinestone and Enamel Brooch BOOK PIECE |
A very ornate casting. He is dressed in blue enamel pants, a beige enamel jacket, black enamel boots, and hat. His jacket and baton are decorated with colorful stones, there is a missing stone in his belt, and one of his "buttons". His hat has a dangling metal tassel., and his boots do too. There is some enamel loss.
I found an identical one online with an NE in a chalice. This is the mark for the New England Glass Works Co., which later became Rice-Weiner & Co.
He is pictured on pg 163 of Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals ID and Price Guide by Kathy Flood, simply called "Drum Major."

Size: 3 5/8" long x 2" wide.
In good vintage condition.
This piece needs love to be perfect, but is a fun old brooch! Priced accordingly.


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