Posted 8 years ago
martika
(149 items)
I found this brooch today in a charity shop. It is signed Carven 1898. I learned from Google it's quite collectable, but I discovered not much more about it. One site says it's from the 1950s, another one it was made in the 1980s in France. Can you help me to date it? Thank you !!! :)
Cute! Here's a piece with the tag on it. Carven is made in Paris.
https://www.rubylane.com/item/196175-G-19582/Vintage-Carven-Paris-Figural-Dog-Brooch?search=1
Here ya go:
"With a rich history outfitting legions of 50s silver screen stars, iconic French label Carven continues to bring its sophistication, elegance and class to collections of contemporary ready-to-wear clothing. First founded in 1945 by couturier Madame Carmen de Tommaso, today the company is renowned for its retro silhouettes, playful detailing and clever use of color. Add that inimitable Parisian chic to your closet with the latest range of Carven jewelry. From statement necklaces to quirky brooches, expect the most striking style from this illustrious label."
https://www.lyst.com/shop/carven-jewelry/
And here is the ultimate info! (I never heard them before today!)
http://en.vogue.fr/vogue-list/thevoguelist/carven-/1043
Wow - she just died last year at 105! She started her Jewelry collection in 1968:
"In 1968 Carven created its jewellery line and produced its first menswear collection."
http://marybawa.com/historyofashion/carven.html
Harper's Bazaar Obit:
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/designers/news/a11127/madame-carven-dies/
Very cute!!
Great info, Celiene, thank you!!!
And thank you too, Jscott0363 for your nice comment and to everybody for the love clicks !!! :)
Really lovely Yorkie doggy :-)
Thank you, Kyra, I agree !!! :)