Vintage "Original by Robert" Midcentury Signed Apple Brooch

Original by Robert vintage jewelry originally dates to 1942 in NYC. “Robert” refers to Robert Levy, one of the original founders of The Fashioncraft Jewelry Co. In 1960, the name was changed to Robert Originals. Due to excellent design, workmanship & materials, these pieces sold at high price and were even used in some Hollywood films &TV shows. Operations ceased in 1979.  This is his classic apple brooch. Some had worms & some did not. If this one did, it is now missing (boo), but this is still a lovely piece of mid-century history and a quality, whimsical piece in its own right. Enamel over gold tone with rolling C clasp. Signed on the back of one of the leaves.  Beautiful vintage condition - mild wear as would be expected with age. #38  Style Profile: midcenturymodern vintage classic indie arttowear apple red figural brooch whimsical playful lighthearted fruit retro cherrygirl Y2K flirty cherries bold pinup girlyrebellion fruity citrus strawberries lemonlime tangerine twee quirky indiepop cute emilyinparis cutehipster polkadots statementtights cateyeglasses hairaccessories hipster cheerful whimsical preppy tomatogirl tomatogirlsummer european mediterranean headscarves red light breezy picturesque romantic coastal lace linen crochet ruffles smocking grannycore retro grannycottage floral chunky mature grandparentcore vintage flowercore crochet grandmacore grandma coastalgrandma chunkyknit knit cottagecore grannychic romantic cottagecore cottage earthy quaint country