Ballou Reg'd
VTG Ballou Reg’d City Scene Interchangeable Brooch Bergdorf Goodman Tag Estate
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Rare Vintage Ballou Reg’d Modular "City Scene" 4-Piece Brooch Pin with Original Bergdorf Goodman Luxury Retail TagOverview:Up for sale is a remarkably rare, highly collectible mid-century "build-a-scene" novelty brooch by B.A. Ballou & Co. (stamped Ballou Reg'd).This unique modular 4-piece pin features an intricate gold-toned urban landscape layered over a perforated manhole cover base disk.What sets this specific estate find apart is its incredible pristine provenance. It comes complete with its original, authentic string inventory tag from the iconic luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman. Multi-line stamped inventory codes are fully legible on the vintage label.Design & Mechanics:Ballou is celebrated for their patented interchangeable novelty jewelry lines. The components on this pin—including a classic retro automobile, a skyscraper building, a "1500 Union Ave" street sign, and an octagonal "STOP" sign—can be unscrewed or repositioned. Because these tiny components were meant to be detached, complete 4-piece sets are incredibly difficult to find intact.Specifications:Brand / Maker: B.A. Ballou & Co. (Stamped Ballou Reg'd on reverse)Retail Provenance: Bergdorf Goodman (Original stamped paper inventory tag attached)Metal Tone: Bright, textured yellow gold-tone finishComponents: Base manhole plate, car, skyscraper, Union Ave sign, Stop sign/No Left Turn signpostClasp Type: Standard vintage roll-over safety clasp in excellent working orderOrigin: Authentic estate pieceCondition Report:Excellent vintage condition.Gold-tone finish remains bright and highly detailed with minimal surface wear.All four modular parts are fully present, secure, and intact.The original paper retail tag shows expected light age-toning but remains crisp and securely attached to the clasp.Very Rare and interesting find. Still has tag from Bergdorf Goodman priced $155 then. Historic Luxury Provenance:This piece originally retailed at Bergdorf Goodman for $155.00, a major luxury investment at the time (equivalent to hundreds of dollars in today's currency). This confirms it was marketed as a premium, high-tier designer accessory rather than standard novelty costume jewelry.Please examine all high-resolution photos closely, as they form part of the visual condition description. Ships securely packaged to protect both the pin and the original paper tag.
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