1960s Sarah Coventry Gold Chestnut Leaf Brooch

A classic chestnut leaf brooch that is perfect to decorate anyone's lapel. Wonderful style for a autumnal wedding or other special occasion. 

Signed Sarah Coventry it is a 1960s or 70s design that never dates.

Age

1960s / 1970s

Material

Gold Plated.

Size

5 cm at its longest

6 cm at its widest

Condition 

Excellent vintage condition.

Even heavy brooches can be worn on modern garments using a supportive brooch sponge. FIND OUT HOW

Your brooches will include a complimentary sponge and will be packed securely and decoratively. 

Sarah Coventry Historical Information

Founded in 1949 by Charles Stuart, who named his costume jewellery company after his granddaughter, Sarah Coventry did not follow the Coro, Trifari, or Miriam Haskell practice of producing the work of a strong in-house designer. Instead, Stuart purchased designs from freelancers, then hired firms such as DeLizza and Elster, whose house brand was Juliana, to create its chokers, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets.

Also unlike its competitors, Sarah Coventry did not focus on getting prime counter space in department stores, or selling its wares to Hollywood movie stars in order to move its inventory. Stuart’s approach was more grass-roots, using direct sales such as house parties (á la Tupperware and Avon) to get people talking about his affordable jewellery. He also gave his costume jewellery away to contestants on game shows and at beauty pageants. The word of mouth that resulted from this marketing strategy made Sarah Coventry one of the most popular jewellery brands of the mid-20th century. 

Today, their pieces from the 1960s and ’70s are especially prized by collectors.

Thank you to Wendy Hewson for the bio details.

See also Sandra Sturdivant and Shirley Crabtree's informative book "Identifying Sarah Coventry Jewelry 1949-2009"