{"product_id":"mali-of-england-vintage-silver-tone-bear-brooch-figural-animal-lapel-pin-signed","title":"Vintage Mali of England 1980s 1990s Silver-Plated Bear Brooch Figural Animal UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eMali of England made a small number of figural brooches worth tracking down, and this bear is one of the better ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-part brooch from the 1980s–1990s, cast in silver-plated metal with a matte satin finish. The bear figure holds a large rounded sack, connected by a small jump ring to a companion fish panel on the left. The casting is detailed — the fish has engraved scale texture on the reverse, the bear has a raised face with small sculpted features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMali of England produced signed costume pieces sold through British gift and jewellery retailers. The back carries the full Mali trademark stamp, model number 97, and \"ENGLAND.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scale is generous — 5 × 3 cm — which works well on a thick lapel, a coat, or a knitwear collar. The dual-piece construction gives the brooch a slight movement. It suits a plain mid-tone outfit better than a patterned one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· Type: Brooch\u003cbr\u003e· Era: 1980s–1990s\u003cbr\u003e· Origin: England\u003cbr\u003e· Material: Silver-plated metal\u003cbr\u003e· Size: 5 × 3 cm\u003cbr\u003e· Weight: 19 g\u003cbr\u003e· Marked: Yes — MALI ™ 97 ENGLAND (back of fish panel)\u003cbr\u003e· Closure: C-clasp with roll-over safety catch\u003cbr\u003e· Style: Animal, Figural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good · Clasp functions smoothly, no damage to either panel, light surface wear consistent with age and consistent with the matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mali of England","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839665103185,"sku":"RR-0068","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/brooch-medved-01-2000.jpg?v=1779488297","url":"https:\/\/therareroom.co.uk\/products\/mali-of-england-vintage-silver-tone-bear-brooch-figural-animal-lapel-pin-signed","provider":"The Rare Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}