Vintage 1970s Silver-Tone Textured Lizard Gecko Brooch Figural Animal Costume

Figural lizard brooches in all-metal construction like this are more interesting than the stone-set versions — the texture has to do all the work.

A silver-tone lizard brooch with a pronounced pebbled surface across the full body, tail, and legs — each rounded bump cast individually, giving the piece a reptile-scale effect. The form is naturalistic: long sinuous tail, articulated toes on all four legs, and a body with genuine depth. At 16 cm from nose to tail tip, it runs nearly the full width of a lapel.

No stones, no enamel — just the texture and the metalwork. The absence of ornament makes the form read more clearly.

The length is the defining characteristic here. It works along the diagonal of a lapel rather than sitting flat on it, and suits plain dark fabric — black wool, navy crepe — where the silver-tone picks up without competing. Can also be worn on a scarf or hat brim where the long form follows a natural line.

Details

• Type: Brooch
• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Material: Silver-tone metal
• Size: 16 × 2 cm
• Marked: No
• Closure: Pin back with catch, working
• Style/Theme: Animal, Figural, Reptile

Condition

Very Good · No damage to the casting, pin mechanism functions, surface consistent with age.