{"product_id":"zina-sherman-vintage-sterling-silver-jester-joker-brooch-pin","title":"Zina Sherman Vintage Sterling Silver Jester Joker Brooch Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully expressive figural brooch, this vintage sterling silver pin depicts the laughing face of a jester or clown peering out from a deeply ruffled collar. The sculptural relief is the centerpiece: a rounded, bald-capped head with heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and a wide grinning mouth, all modeled with surprising depth and personality. Beneath the chin, a generous scalloped ruff fans outward in undulating folds, framing the face and giving the piece its theatrical, commedia dell'arte character. The design recalls mid-century novelty and character jewelry in the manner attributed to makers such as Zina Sherman, prized for whimsical, story-telling subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast in solid sterling, the brooch carries genuine weight and dimension rather than the flatness of stamped costume work. The high points—the dome of the head, the brow, the nose, and the crests of the ruffled collar—glow with bright polished silver, while the recesses retain a deep, near-black oxidized patina. This dramatic light-and-dark contrast is intentional and flattering, throwing the facial features and the rhythmic folds of the collar into bold relief and enhancing the slightly mischievous, slightly melancholy expression so characteristic of the Pierrot tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is consistent with an enjoyed vintage piece: the rich patina has settled naturally into the crevices, and the raised areas show the soft sheen of age and handling. Minor surface wear and tarnish are present but add to the antique appeal; the relief remains crisp and the detail fully legible. The pin back is not visible in this view but the form is clearly intended as a wearable brooch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors of figural, theatrical, and character jewelry will find this jester especially appealing—a conversation piece with sculptural artistry, strong silver content, and the timeless charm of the smiling-clown motif that looks equally at home on a lapel, scarf, or display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225674498339,"sku":"zina-sherman-vintage-sterling-silver-jester-joker-brooch-pin","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/zina-sherman-vintage-sterling-silver-jester-joker-brooch-pin_01.jpg?v=1781302410","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/zina-sherman-vintage-sterling-silver-jester-joker-brooch-pin","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}