- Joseff of Hollywood – Frog on a Lily Pad – 1930s original Design - Parure
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Holds a degree in International Fashion Management with 15 years' industry experience.
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Joseff of Hollywood Frog on a Lily Pad demi-parure with a gold-finished brooch and matching earrings, dating to the late 1930s, total weight 18.28 g, in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Rare demi-parure for museum collection, directly linked to the history of Hollywood cinema and to one of Eugene Joseff's emblematic creations.
The Frog on a Lily Pad model was originally created for Rosemary Lane, an actress from the Golden Age of the American studios. This historical provenance of the design has been confirmed by Kristin Joseff, representative of the third generation of the founding family.
Joseff of Hollywood was not an ordinary costume jewelry manufacturer. Founded in 1935, the house worked directly with major studios, creating the ensembles destined for the stars and productions that shaped the history of cinema: Gone with the Wind (1939), The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Casablanca (1942).
The house notably developed its famous Russian Gold finish, a semi-matte gilding designed to absorb reflections from powerful spotlights. This technique, which became its signature, gives the jewelry its characteristic golden patina, immediately associated with Hollywood classic costumes.
This demi-parure reworks a historic design from the Joseff repertoire: frogs sculpted in relief, perched on water-lily leaves with finely modeled veins. The composition blends naturalistic volumes, finely engraved details, and a patinated gold finish.
The pairing of the brooch and its matching earrings allows the design to be appreciated in its complete composition.
Specifications
House: Joseff of Hollywood, United States
Model: Frog on a Lily Pad
Materials: Gold-toned metal, Russian Gold finish
Brooch: 5 × 5 cm
Earrings: 2.5 cm
Total weight: 18.28 g
Origin of the design: Hollywood, late 1930s–1940s
A collectible piece at the crossroads of cinema history, Hollywood costume, and American costume jewelry, whose design has a documented origin with an actress from the Golden Age of the studios.
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
Translated by Google TranslateRare demi-parure for museum collection, directly linked to the history of Hollywood cinema and to one of Eugene Joseff's emblematic creations.
The Frog on a Lily Pad model was originally created for Rosemary Lane, an actress from the Golden Age of the American studios. This historical provenance of the design has been confirmed by Kristin Joseff, representative of the third generation of the founding family.
Joseff of Hollywood was not an ordinary costume jewelry manufacturer. Founded in 1935, the house worked directly with major studios, creating the ensembles destined for the stars and productions that shaped the history of cinema: Gone with the Wind (1939), The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Casablanca (1942).
The house notably developed its famous Russian Gold finish, a semi-matte gilding designed to absorb reflections from powerful spotlights. This technique, which became its signature, gives the jewelry its characteristic golden patina, immediately associated with Hollywood classic costumes.
This demi-parure reworks a historic design from the Joseff repertoire: frogs sculpted in relief, perched on water-lily leaves with finely modeled veins. The composition blends naturalistic volumes, finely engraved details, and a patinated gold finish.
The pairing of the brooch and its matching earrings allows the design to be appreciated in its complete composition.
Specifications
House: Joseff of Hollywood, United States
Model: Frog on a Lily Pad
Materials: Gold-toned metal, Russian Gold finish
Brooch: 5 × 5 cm
Earrings: 2.5 cm
Total weight: 18.28 g
Origin of the design: Hollywood, late 1930s–1940s
A collectible piece at the crossroads of cinema history, Hollywood costume, and American costume jewelry, whose design has a documented origin with an actress from the Golden Age of the studios.
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
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Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
- Joseff of Hollywood – Frog on a Lily Pad – 1930s original Design
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
18.28 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
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