1940s Gold Plated Sterling Silver Horse Head Brooch with Rhinestones

A striking equestrian statement piece from the 1940s — this gold plated sterling silver horse head brooch is a rare find for the discerning collector. Encrusted with small round multi-faceted rhinestones and finished with a deep red glass cabochon eye, this brooch captures the elegance and craftsmanship of wartime American jewelry. The gold-over-sterling technique was used only briefly during the war years, making this a precisely datable piece from circa 1940s. After the war, sterling silver was no longer used in costume jewelry production — placing this brooch firmly in that narrow, collectible window of American jewelry history. Material: Gold plated over sterling silver Stones: Multi-faceted rhinestones + red glass cabochon eye Hallmark: Marked sterling Era: Circa 1940s (wartime production) Dimensions: Approx. 0.8" wide × 2" high A wearable piece of American history — equally at home in a collector's cabinet or pinned to a lapel.