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Up for sale is a rare vintage 1930s Art Deco souvenir brooch from Rockefeller Center in New York City[cite: 36].
DESIGN & HISTORICAL CONTEXT:• Produced during the Art Deco boom following the opening of Rockefeller Center in the 1930s.• Framed as an eight-spoke nautical ship\'s steering wheel (helm) in antiqued brass[cite: 36].• Central raised medallion depicts the iconic RCA Building (30 Rockefeller Plaza) with sunburst rays against a vivid cobalt blue enamel sky[cite: 36].• Encircled by a translucent red enamel border embossed with gold lettering: \"ROCKEFELLER CENTER / NEW YORK\"[cite: 36].
CONSTRUCTION & HARDWARE:• Stamped brass alloy construction with open spoke detailing[cite: 36, 37].• Reverse features an authentic period horizontal pin stem and open C-clasp catch[cite: 37].
CONDITION & DETAILS:• Genuine vintage souvenir piece in very good condition[cite: 36, 37].• Enamel is well-preserved with bright, vivid red and blue colors; light surface wear consistent with age, but no major chips or enamel loss[cite: 36].• Brass displays a warm, unpolished vintage patina with light, honest surface toning[cite: 36, 37].• Pin assembly is straight, firm, and seats securely into the clasp[cite: 37].• Please examine all high-resolution photos closely for exact dimensions, enamel quality, and condition[cite: 36, 37].
SHIPPING:Safely wrapped in protective archival wrap and mailed inside a rigid cardboard box via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking.
