Vintage Sterling Brooch Pendant Articulated Cat 1940s Figural Red Eyes C-Catch

Striking vintage sterling silver figural cat brooch featuring a sculptural body and a hand-articulated tail that moves freely. The piece is beautifully dimensional, with textured detailing throughout and red cabochon eyes that give it strong character.
Constructed with an early hand-formed tube hinge and open C-catch clasp, this brooch shows clear signs of artisan studio workmanship typical of mid-20th-century sterling jewelry. The clasp style and construction predate modern safety clasps, supporting a circa late 1930s–1940s date.
The reverse is hand-finished with visible tool marks, and a fixed bail loop at the top allows the piece to be worn as either a brooch or pendant.
Material: Solid sterling silver (tested)
Era: Circa late 1930s–1940s
Design: Figural cat with articulated tail
Eyes: Red cabochon stones (likely glass or garnet)
Clasp: Early tube hinge with open C-catch
Use: Brooch; can also be worn as a pendant
Condition: Very good vintage condition; light age-appropriate wear
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