Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, cabochons, enamelling. The wheel rotates
Marked: Pat Pend
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 p 162 (an unsigned pin). Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Jacques Leff, filed 24 Jan, granted 7 Mar 1939. Saks Fifth Ave advertised the pin, price $12.75, one of a collection of 'Lapel Loot', in the New York Times, 14 Feb 1939, p 6; click thumbnail above to view advertisement
Condition: Excellent
Size: 2" x 1.25"
Price: US$1275 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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