Vintage Fragonard-Style German Brooch – Rococo Courting Couple with Rhinestones

$50.00

Add a romantic vintage touch to your look with this charming mid-century brooch featuring a Rococo-style image of a courting couple in the style of Fragonard. The print is set in an ornate filigree brass-tone frame with aurora borealis rhinestones at each corner. Stamped “Germany” on the reverse, this piece likely originates from West Germany (1950s–70s) and is a beautiful example of nostalgic costume jewelry. A great addition for collectors or vintage fashion lovers.

Add a romantic vintage touch to your look with this charming mid-century brooch featuring a Rococo-style image of a courting couple in the style of Fragonard. The print is set in an ornate filigree brass-tone frame with aurora borealis rhinestones at each corner. Stamped “Germany” on the reverse, this piece likely originates from West Germany (1950s–70s) and is a beautiful example of nostalgic costume jewelry. A great addition for collectors or vintage fashion lovers.

Item Overview

  • Type: Vintage Brooch / Pin

  • Origin: Stamped "Germany", indicating West Germany production (post-WWII, pre-1990s)

  • Materials:

    • Likely brass-tone metal with ornate filigree

    • Central image transfer of an 18th-century courting couple (Rococo-style, after Fragonard)

    • Embellished with aurora borealis rhinestones

  • Style: Rococo Revival / Romantic Victorian Revival

  • Back Construction: Cast filigree with round safety clasp—typical of mid-century costume jewelry

🧾 Notes for Listing

  • Unsigned (no designer name), but clearly marked “Germany”

  • These pieces were often hand-assembled for export and frequently sold in department stores or souvenir boutiques

  • The Fragonard-style imagery was very popular in West German jewelry during this era