Lovely Monique Vedie Talosel or resin pin brooch. Featuring a stylized dimensional flower shape in pearlized purple and green colors. Security closing clasp. The brooch can also be used as a pendant necklace, there is a brass hook on the lower side. No visible maker's mark.
Measurements: 1.75 in wide (4.5 cm) x 2.19 in high (5.6 cm).

About:
Monique Vedie was born in the 1920s and has been a student of Line Vautrin in Paris, where she learned her Talosel process. When she established her company, Vedie designed cellulose acetate jewelry, with rich colors, mostly fruits, flowers, and a few characters. In the beginning, the look of her pieces was very similar to Vautrin's work, all the pieces are hand-made. None of her creations are signed, but the style is unique and highly recognizable. Before retiring in 1992, she worked with many prestigious Parisian fashion houses such as Lanvin, Dior, and Ungaro. The signature style established by Vedie is continued under the name of CILEA by present designer Stephane Ravel. Cilea Paris now mostly works for French designer Francoise Montague.

TALOSEL is a material created by Line Vautrin, made of synthetic resin elaborated at the end of WWII. This 1950's patented term is an acronym for aceTAte de celluLOSe ELabore (Elaborate Cellulose Acetate).


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Resin

Details:
Brooch Height: 56mm
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Brooch Width: 45mm
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use.