MONET “Tabby Cat” 1966 Book Piece 22kt Gold Plated Brooch Excellent vintage condition. Highly collectible brooch as classic and stylish now as it was in 1966. The Menagerie collection by Monet., immortalized on page number 164 in Alice Vega’s “Monet, The Master Jeweler” Same type of Monet brooch, recently auctioned through Catawiki for over 293 Euros… This vintage classic and elegant cat brooch from the Monet brand was first introduce in 1966, and is well known as “The Tabby Cat”, which it is part of the menagerie collection and it’s listed in the book “Monet: The Master Jewelers” by Alice Vega, located on pages 164 and 175. The surface of the brooch is structured, brushed and shinny. Monet jewelery is triple plated to the highest standard with 22 karat gold. It is signed/stamped on the back and it’s in excellent Vintage condition. A very stylish and classic sought after collector’s Item, sure to bring a touch of class and vintage designer chic to your wardrobe as well as to your jewelery box. Dimensions - Length: 55mm x Width 21mm Weight: 21.95 g Rollover safety clasp Brooch will come in a gift box. Shipped via Registered Mail and Insured Tracking number provided. ******** As one of the oldest fashion and well known jewellery companies in the world still in existence, MONET has been manufacturing high craftsmanship jewellery, that is unsurpassed in quality and creative designs for almost 70 years. Monet Jewelry is a vintage fashion brand known for its high-end jewelry that once dominated the market. Even today, Monet jewelry is sought after by collectors and fashion aficionados. History of Monet Jewelry Monet Jewelry refers to a popular brand of vintage costume jewelry. The company specialised in creating high-end accessories and quickly became one of the top brands in the country. The company was established by brothers Michael and Jay Chernow and was initially known as the Monocraft Products Company, which manufactured gold- and silver- plated monogram plaques for use in women’s handbags. Monocraft bags were highly sought-after and well-known for their quality. However, it was only in the late 1930s that Monocraft began to focus on jewelry. Because of the economic crisis of the late 1920s, many women couldn’t afford fine jewelry and costume jewelry became an excellent alternative. The company saw this as an opportunity to capitalize on. In 1937, the company’s name was changed to Monet and began producing high-quality costume jewelry. Led by Edmond Granville, a former Cartier fine jewelry designer, the company transformed into a leading fashion brand. Since then, Monet Jewelry has changed hands many times, and was purchased in 2000 by Liz Claiborne. Today the brand remains a favorite for vintage costume jewelry collectors and is still sought-after by those who love vintage designs.