MCM Cat Brooch Pair – 1950s – Coral Lucite Sassy Pants Cats

These two have personality to spare. A wonderfully whimsical pair of 1950s novelty brooches, these strutting gold-tone cats arrive dressed in brilliant coral trousers, sparkling collars, and emerald-green rhinestone eyes. With jaunty tails, little gold shoes, and unmistakably sassy expressions, they capture the playful side of mid-century costume jewelry perfectly.

Their most irresistible feature is the dimensional coral-colored thermoset Lucite trousers, which swing across the lower body in bold geometric folds. Jewel-green glass eyes and clear rhinestone collars add just enough sparkle to make these fashionable felines even more fabulous.

✔ Set: Pair of two coordinating cat brooches
✔ Material: Gold-tone metal, enamel paint, glass rhinestones, and thermoset Lucite
✔ Color: Gold, vivid coral-orange, emerald green, and clear
✔ Design: Figural cats wearing dimensional trousers and rhinestone collars/scarves
✔ Eyes: Emerald-green glass rhinestones
✔ Accents: Clear glass rhinestone collars
✔ Trousers: Coral-colored thermoset Lucite
✔ Dimensions: Each approx. 1 1/2" tall x 1 1/4" wide
✔ Era: 1950s / Mid-Century Modern
✔ Maker: Unsigned
✔ Closure: Individual pin backs
✔ Condition: Excellent vintage condition overall, with original manufacturing irregularities noted below

Condition note: One cat has two apparent manufacturing defects dating from production: one little shoe is incompletely/deformed cast and does not have the same defined shoe shape as its companion, and excess metal from the mold remains within the open area between the tail and arm. These are manufacturing irregularities rather than later damage and are visible in the photographs. They certainly don't diminish this pair's personality!

Pure mid-century novelty jewelry, these cats have the kitschy glamour and humor that make 1950s figural brooches so collectible. Wear them together as a mischievous duo, split them between opposite lapels, or wear one at a time. Their vivid coral, emerald, and gold palette is especially fun with denim, black, leopard print, or a vintage cardigan.

A delightful find for a cat lover, vintage Lucite collector, Rockabilly dresser, or collector of quirky figural jewelry—and perhaps the perfect gift for someone whose wardrobe could use two very well-dressed cats.

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