{"product_id":"a-striking-circa-1966-vintage-designer-brooch-by-the-renowned-german-house-henkel-grosse-crafted-in-rich-gold-plating-and-bursting-with-sculptural-energy","title":"A striking circa 1966 vintage designer brooch by the renowned German house Henkel \u0026 Grosse, crafted in rich gold plating and bursting with sculptural energy.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE GERMAN MODERNIST STATEMENT | HENKEL \u0026amp; GROSSE BROOCH c.1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE PIECE\u003cbr\u003eA striking circa 1966 vintage designer brooch by the renowned German house Henkel \u0026amp; Grosse, crafted in rich gold plating and bursting with sculptural energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DESIGN\u003cbr\u003eWhat immediately grabs you is that explosive, three-dimensional form — a swirling mass of textured, feather-like or flame-like elements that seem to twist and move from every angle.\u003cbr\u003e• Deeply layered, dimensional construction.\u003cbr\u003e• Organic, almost wind-swept \/ flame burst movement.\u003cbr\u003e• Bold modernist asymmetry.\u003cbr\u003e• Finished with scattered sparkling rhinestone accents .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this were designed to stand out, not blend in — and wow… mission accomplished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DESIGNER – HENKEL \u0026amp; GROSSE\u003cbr\u003eNow here’s where it gets seriously collectible…\u003cbr\u003eHenkel \u0026amp; Grosse (often simply “Grosse”) was one of Germany’s most prestigious costume jewellery houses, founded in Pforzheim — the heart of German jewellery production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1950s–1970s, Grosse became internationally respected for:\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptional gold plating quality (thick, durable, luxurious).\u003cbr\u003e• Bold modernist \u0026amp; sculptural designs.\u003cbr\u003e• High-end finishes that often rival fine jewellery.\u003cbr\u003eMost importantly — Grosse had a long-standing collaboration with C-h-r-i-s-t-i-a-n D-i-o-r, producing jewellery for D-i-o-r boutiques worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e VALUE \u0026amp; COLLECTABILITY\u003cbr\u003eGrosse pieces are highly sought after today, especially:\u003cbr\u003e• 1960s sculptural designs.\u003cbr\u003e• Large, dimensional brooches like this.\u003cbr\u003e• Pieces in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003eSimilar examples currently retail around:\u003cbr\u003e£120 – £165\u003cbr\u003e± R2600 – R3600\u003cbr\u003e…and climbing as collectors wake up to just how good these are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The brooch measures 4.9cm x 3.8cm.The brooch with a weight of 27.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077265097010,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260420-091530.jpg?v=1776754949","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-striking-circa-1966-vintage-designer-brooch-by-the-renowned-german-house-henkel-grosse-crafted-in-rich-gold-plating-and-bursting-with-sculptural-energy","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}