Art Deco Flapper, Pierre Bex and a Pin

1919/1920 Fashion Photograph, unknown. 

1920's style Art Deco Pin, Sarara Vintage.

This is one of those strange coincidences, some would say synchronicity.  I recently ran across an amazing Art Deco pin with a wonderful era trumpet closure and enamel work. The tiny stone details are also stunning.  I was captivated by the blue and deco floral designs, so indicative of the era.

Admiring what you dig up is wonderful, in a sense you have saved a piece of fashion history. Letting it live on to go to another party, to be pinned on another hat or just see the light of day again. The truth is such historical pieces continue to live the most interesting lives. I just see them off on their way to Paris, Australia or New York City.....  However; this particular artifact of the deco era became even more alluring when I found the above 1919 fashion photograph.  I could not find the photographer or model's name, but I did notice that PIN!  If this is not the same maker/pin than it is very close and an interesting archive for this piece. If you count the dips in the rectangular bars hers also has 3 on each smaller side and 5 in the center.

Trumpet closure back view.

1920's style enamel deco pin straight front view. Sarara Vintage.

The flapper model wore this pin perfectly, dancing across her cloche, illustrating how chic it can be in use.  I was intrigued concerning the maker since its clear enamel covering seemed different. 

The clear enamel covering on these is a little thick so that is the first key to start thinking reproduction, Pierre Bex used this type of enamel, rhinestones, but this pin I believe has a kind of foil inside to give it a rhinestone look.

Pierre Bex, a french design company reproduced these pins in the 60s-80s and one or two other makers also did that from the 80s-90s.  With this in mind I contacted Pierre Bex for more information.  They have stated it is not one of theirs.  So, it is probably an 80s remake by? This illustrates the importance of research and knowing that Pierre Bex used original mold to reproduce these pins. If someone who has less experience see a Bex pin they may think it is circa 1920s!  His pins are collectible due to their quality and the fact they used the originals.  

This is their description via their website-Pierre Bex

All PIERRE BEX items were made in France from 1969 until the end of the 80'.  Each piece is handmade in France from original stampings, the jewellery is then silverplated with an antic finish, nickel free warranty, and is then enamelled and set with crystal rhinestones.

Now the silver lining is that his pins are very collectible and you may contact or look over their website if you have a similar model!