Guglielmo Cini TAURUS brooch from his Zodiac Series.
Taurus is an Earth Sign represented by the bull.
This detailed brooch is approximately 2 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches in size.
Closure with working roll over locking pin stem hinged clasp.
Signed on reverse: "Sterling by Cini"
Condition: No damage. Light tarnish on reverse or simply darkened patina.
Guglielmo Cini was an Italian jeweler/silversmith from Florence, Italy who came to the U.S.A. in 1922. He set up shop in Boston then moved to Laguna Beach, California where his well made designs were favored by the Hollywood movie folks. He died in 1970. His family resumed the business in the 1990's with some new designs and copies of some of the original pieces. This piece is an original.
Cini has long been associated with intricate jewelry, primarily in deals sterling silver, and all of splendid quality. The designs display strong classical and renaissance influence, undoubtedly inspired by the rich art and architecture of Guglielmo Cini's native country, Italy. Some pieces were reproductions of antique fine jewelry but most were original designs. A variety of techniques were used, including solid cast pieces, repoussé and filigree, and a few pieces were gold plated.
Product code: CINI Taurus Brooch 2 inches - Vintage Signed - deals Zodiac Series