1930s/ 40s Celluloid “Fisherman” C-Clasp Brooch — Hand-Painted Novelty Piece

1930s/ 40s Celluloid “Fisherman” C-Clasp Brooch — Hand-Painted Novelty Piece

A wonderfully characterful 1930s/ 40s novelty brooch, finely moulded in what is likely celluloid, a lightweight early plastic widely used for jewellery and accessories throughout the interwar years. This charming piece depicts a seated fisherman at the harbour’s edge, complete with hand-painted detailing, rippling water and a circular frame that gives the miniature scene a delightfully sculptural presence.

The brooch retains its original C-clasp fastener, consistent with examples from the 1930s and early ’40s, when whimsical figural brooches were highly fashionable. Its colours remain vibrant and the modelling crisp, an appealing example of period costume jewellery that blends humour, charm and craftsmanship.

A delightful and decorative survivor from the golden age of novelty brooches, perfect for collectors of early plastics or those curating an expressive, character-led jewellery collection.