Vintage Marino Victorian Revival Brooch

This ornate, gold-toned piece is a vintage Victorian Revival brooch produced by the Marino Jewelry Co.  Manufacturer: Marino Jewelry Co. (also known as Marino Manufacturing Company).  Era: Most likely 1950s–1970s. The company was active from approximately 1932 until 1983.  Markings: These pieces are typically signed on the reverse with Marino or sometimes By Marino.  The Marino Jewelry Co. was part of the thriving mid-century costume jewelry industry in Rhode Island. They gained popularity for Victorian Revival styles, which used modern materials to replicate the ornate, heavy look of 19th-century jewelry.