The back has a cut-out star known as the “Star Punch” which is widely attributed to the Thomas F. Brogan Co. of New York City (active 1896-1922). STAR PUNCH MARK. Stunning little brooch featuring an iconic Art Nouveau maiden with long flowing hair amidst poppy flowers.

ORIGINAL THOMAS F. BROGAN ART NOUVEAU BROOCH. MADE OF STERLING SILVER FRONT AND NICKEL ALLOY BACK. THE BROCH DEPICTS A BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN WITH FLOWING HAIR SURROUNDED BY FLOWERS. REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER WORK TYPICAL OF THE ART NOUVEAU PIECES THIS PIN HAS A LONG PIN IN THE BACK WITH THE USUAL C CLASP. THE STAR PUNCH IN THE BACK IS THE SIGNATURE OF THOMAS F. BROGAN JEWELER. PLEASE VIEW PICTURES CAREFULLY ASK QUESTIONS.