Vintage Artistic Creations Canada Copper Bonnet Head Brooch Mid Century Modern Elzac Style Figural Face Pin Red Enamel Lips
Authentic Artistic Creations Canada copper bonnet head brooch with sculptural mid-century design, original red enamel lips, rich natural patina, and dimensional Elzac-style figural artistry for collectors of vintage Canadian costume jewelry.
$64.00
A striking example of mid-century Canadian studio costume jewelry, this authentic Artistic Creations Canada copper brooch captures the unmistakable charm of the celebrated Elzac bonnet head style while establishing its own distinctive identity through sculptural metalwork and warm natural materials. Rather than using Lucite components like classic Elzac designs, this piece is entirely crafted from formed copper, allowing the dramatic facial contours and sweeping oversized bonnet to create depth, shadow, and visual impact.
The stylized female face projects boldly from beneath a broad circular bonnet, creating an architectural three-dimensional profile that immediately draws the eye. Almond-shaped eyes, elongated facial planes, and softly modeled features give the brooch a sophisticated modernist character, while the original red enamel lips provide the only accent of color against the rich copper surface. The restrained use of enamel makes the design even more dramatic, emphasizing the expressive simplicity of the sculptural form.
Measuring approximately 2¼ inches tall by 1¾ inches wide, this substantial brooch displays beautifully on a jacket, sweater, scarf, or dress. The reverse retains its original pin assembly, and the copper has developed an attractive natural patina that enhances the dimensional modeling without obscuring the fine details of the design. Light surface wear is consistent with careful vintage use, and the original red enamel on the lips remains intact with expected age-related wear.
Collectors of Artistic Creations Canada, Canadian costume jewelry, copper jewelry, mid-century modern design, novelty figural brooches, and Elzac-inspired jewelry will appreciate the quality construction and sculptural presence of this uncommon example. Its distinctive interpretation of the bonnet head motif makes it both an engaging wearable artwork and an appealing addition to a serious mid-century jewelry collection.