I am a big fan of Arthur Pepper Jewelry, ever since I came across some of his brutalist designs, so I was delighted to find this large MOD butterfly pin. it measures a large 2. 25" tall, and is 2" wide. The clasp works perfectly, and the only flaws are a few chips in the enamel, which some nail polish and a very tiny brush can remedy, without much ado. I love the heart-shaped head of the butterfly, which makes him look more like a praying mantis, but that's artistic license, for you! Great summer colors, and a fantastic way to dress up a summer hat, cocktail dress, or pool side cover-up. Can be casual or dressy. Either way , these Arthur Pepper creations can only go up in value. Normally, I would charge at least $45, for such a wonderful and large pin, but as there are a few tiny enamel chips, I am selling for $39. 00 Enjoy!

Here is some info on ART creations:
Arthur Pepper jewelry
The history of Mode-Art jewelry company founded by Arthur Pepper began in New York City in the late 1940s. In fact, the more reliable data about the company is absent. Even the exact year of the liquidation of the company is not clear, but we know for sure that ART produced their last pieces in the early ’70s.
If to compare the amount of jewelry owned by collectors and dealers, the company’s heyday was in the mid 1950- – 60’s, the “golden” age of costume jewelry.

According to design, the company produced jewelry in very different styles, including – the Renaissance, Victorian and Art – Deco. Basically, designs included flower, fruit and leafy motifs, and rarely – figures of animals and reptiles. Also, the materials used by ART craftsmen included metal alloys of gold and silver tone, rhinestones, enamel, and art glass imitating precious stones.
Almost all items (with the possible exception of the earliest works) included markings ModeArt, Mode – Art or just ART, but certainly with the copyright symbol

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Las Vegas, Nevada.