Vintage MODA Malta Copper Brooch – Handmade Modernist Bird & Foliate Design – Signed Maltese Artisan Jewellery
Description:
A striking handmade copper brooch by MODA of Malta, featuring a wonderfully stylised design of birds, leaves and flowing organic forms. Raised metalwork stands against the warm copper-coloured background, while the naturally developed green patina beautifully highlights the intricate pattern.
The reverse is stamped “MODA HAND MADE IN MALTA” and fitted with a traditional brooch pin. Comparable signed MODA copper jewellery is generally catalogued as Maltese modernist work from the 1960s–1970s. See comparable MODA Malta brooches and this catalogued 1960s example.
Features and details:
Signed MODA
Handmade in Malta
Copper or copper-tone construction
Raised stylised bird and foliate decoration
Organic oval shape
Attractive natural green and brown patina
Traditional pin fastening
Statement-sized artisan design
Measurements:
Length: 5.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Condition:
Good vintage condition with considerable natural patination, oxidation, verdigris and surface wear consistent with age. There is finish loss and discolouration to the reverse. These features add to its authentic aged character. Please study all photographs carefully.
