1940s Carved Lucite Brooch

This vintage brooch, dating from the 1940s, is a beautiful example of reverse carved Lucite jewelry. It features intricate hand-carved chrysanthemum-like flowers embedded within a clear, square-cut Lucite block. The carving is done from the back—a technique that creates the illusion of three-dimensional flowers suspended within the plastic.
The floral design showcases a large central blossom, flanked by smaller buds and delicate leaves. Each element is carved at varying angles and depths to create striking realism. The flowers are dyed in rich shades of fuchsia and ivory, likely using plastic dyes or oil paints, as was common at the time.
A classic brass pin backs the brooch, typical of the era's construction, completing this lovely piece of wartime-era craftsmanship.
Date: Circa 1940s
Origin: Likely American
 
Ref T400