Vintage Wooden Clogs Edelweiss Brooch Alpine Souvenir Figural Pin Mid Century

Edelweiss and miniature clogs together is a distinctly Alpine combination — this brooch reads as a well-made tourist souvenir from the mid-century period.

A small figural brooch with a cast metal edelweiss flower at the top, two tiny wooden clogs suspended from it on a fine chain. The clogs are hand-painted with white and yellow flowers on dark wood — the kind of detail that would have been done in small Alpine workshops.

The proportions are compact and the overall length — edelweiss to base of clogs — is around 4.5 cm, giving it a dangle effect when worn.

Works pinned to a wool coat or a heavy knit. The dangle movement reads well on a lapel. It suits someone who collects figural or souvenir brooches rather than wearing it as a conventional accessory — the piece has a story-object quality.

Details

• Type: Brooch (figural, dangle)
• Era: 1960s–1980s (Alpine souvenir style, mid-century to retro period)
• Material: Carved and hand-painted wood (clogs), cast metal (edelweiss)
• Size: 4.5 cm length overall; clogs approx. 1.5 × 1 cm each
• Marked: No
• Closure: Bar pin with c-catch
• Style: Figural, floral

Condition

Very Good · Hand-painted decoration intact, clasp functional, light aging to wood consistent with age.

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