Mid-20th-century Australian resin brooch by Raymond De Cusack, featuring his signature “Blue Bird of Happiness” design. Crafted in vivid hand-painted blue and copper tones, this lightweight, sculptural piece epitomises the charm and creativity of Australian mid-century costume jewellery.
Key Features:
• Maker: Raymond De Cusack (labelled “Copyright R. De Cusack – Blue Bird of Happiness”)
• Material: Hand-coloured resin / lucite Size: 11cm wing to wing
• Design: Stylised flying bluebird with original safety-chain pin
• Era: 1950s–1960s, Sydney, Australia
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear to label , some loss to the backing plate on the tip of each wing, and gentle surface patina consistent with age
Mid-20th-century Australian resin brooch by Raymond De Cusack, featuring his signature “Blue Bird of Happiness” design. Crafted in vivid hand-painted blue and copper tones, this lightweight, sculptural piece epitomises the charm and creativity of Australian mid-century costume jewellery.
Key Features:
• Maker: Raymond De Cusack (labelled “Copyright R. De Cusack – Blue Bird of Happiness”)
• Material: Hand-coloured resin / lucite Size: 11cm wing to wing
• Design: Stylised flying bluebird with original safety-chain pin
• Era: 1950s–1960s, Sydney, Australia
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear to label , some loss to the backing plate on the tip of each wing, and gentle surface patina consistent with age
