This vintage sterling silver leaf brooch features double stylized foliage with delicate hand-etched veins and classic curled wire stem accents.

This vintage sterling silver leaf brooch features hand-wrought craftsmanship marked by the mid-20th-century artisan A. Manca (Albino Manca).

• Maker: Albino Manca (1897–1976), an acclaimed Italian-American sculptor and silversmith known for his fine hand-wrought metalwork.

• Hallmarks: Clearly stamped "STERLING", "A. MANCA", and "HAND WROUGHT" on the reverse side of the leaf body.

• Era: Typically dated to the 1940s during the mid-century Arts and Crafts/Americana artisan jewelry period

  The estimated market value for this vintage, hand-wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca generally ranges between $90 and $210 USD.

• Handmade pieces by this specific artisan are highly collectible due to his prominent background as a mid-century Italian-American sculptor. Actual selling value depends heavily on the specific design variation and overall dimensions: 

  • Standard Leaf / Simple Botanical Designs: Typically trade between $90 and $130 USD on platforms like Poshmark and specialized vintage shops on Etsy. 

  • Complex Patterns (e.g., Grapes, Heavy Tendrils, Multi-Leaf Geometric): Command higher premiums from collectors, often realizing between $140 and $210 USD on marketplaces like eBay or high-end estate jewelry auctions