Zarah "Black and Tan Dachshund" Sterling Silver Doxie Dog Brooch Pin 19-87-02

A friendly doxie -- you can practically see the tail wag. Designed by artist Julia Pinkham. About 1 1/8 inches long and 2 inches wide. Sterling silver and cloisonne enamel. Made in China. The unique appeal of Zarah sterling silver enamel art jewelry results from two rare kinds of talent: To create fresh, new designs, we seek out contemporary artists renowned for achievements in any of various art forms. To obtain technical excellence, master artisans who are expert in the old-world craft of enameling, translate the designs into distinctive pieces of jewelry. They paint each article by hand using solutions containing colored granules of glass. Next, they fire the pieces in a kiln to produce an alluring richness of color.