Flapper girl ?

[southernmermaid8]

Hey Joolie friends ,
Something was telling me to go by my local Habitat for Humanity . There were 2 cases full of vintage jewelry , which happens but is not the norm there . They had this pin labeled " flapper girl " . What are your opinions on design , age , or key words ? As always all comments welcomed .
💝 Mermaid

[old.crows.nest]

Can you show the edge. If it is laminated / layered maybe look at Lea Stein.

[southernmermaid8]

Thanks Crow ,
I thought it had a similliar look as well . I know sometimes she signs her pin backs . It looks like this one might have been replaced . Here are a few different angles .

[old.crows.nest]

I was looking at how the pin was attached which looks like how Lea Stein Brooches are made. The side view does not have the laminated layers though. There are other Modern Designers that work in similar materials so more research is required.

[old.crows.nest]

Sorry, do you see layering in person?

[southernmermaid8]

No I don't see any layering .

I have only seen her jewelry in pictures . I have never had the pleasure of holding one of her pieces . I like her style . This pin was surrounded by a bunch of vintage jewelry that all came from the same lady . There was Coro . Lisner , Art , Haskell , Carnegie , among others . Even if it's not Lea Stein , I don't think its a newer or modern pin .

Do you think it's a flapper girl ? Seems like her dress is to long to me , haha ! I thought the way her dress and shoes looked kinda reminded me of a mermaid tail . 😊

[flipping_treasures]

If you google Lea Stein, you will see many examples of his work to compare to your piece.  Maybe you can find one like yours that is signed.

[lordirae]

My first thought was a princess or something like that being drawn up into something but I could see a mermaid ascending in the water...

[southernmermaid8]

Crow ,
I looked up Lea Stein and I see what you mean . The arm , body , legs , etc. would all be layered or 3 dimensional. This does not look like her work , however definately someone inspired by her . I love Lea's foxes and terriers , oh and her Christmas trees too , so cute !