Description: gold and rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones. The pin weighs 96 grams (3.3 oz)
Marked: MB (phrygian cap), Des Pat'd
Reference: There is no patent despite the mark. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 p 58; H. Miller, 'Official' Price Guide to Costume Jewelry (2002) plate after p. 180; Luxe et fantaisie: Bijoux de la collection Barbara Berger (Paris, 2003) p.106. Advertised in the Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 1942, p A2, with the name 'The Sombrero', price $24; click thumbnail above to view advertisement,
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3.25" x 3.25" x 1.2" proud
Price: US$12750 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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