Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' Large Medium and Small Jelly Belly Bug (or 'Fly') Pins and Clip Earrings Set
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Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' Large Medium and Small Jelly Belly Bug (or 'Fly') Pins and Clip Earrings Set
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Description: gold plated sterling, rhinestones, cabochons, lucite
Marked: Trifari with Crown. Sterling, Des Pat No 137200 (all pins); both earrings, Trifari on clips; Trifari, Sterling, Des P... 13720..
Reference: C. Romero, Warman's Jewelry, p. 209; Schiffer, Fun Jewelry, p. 76, pictured. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 185, 'Fly Set'. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down), filed Dec 1943, granted Feb 1944. Advertised in Vogue, 1 Mar 1945, p 169, showing the full set; the three pins were advertised for sale at Block's, price $19.98, $12.50 and $7.50 plus tax, in the Indianapolis News, 21 Mar 1945, p 4; click thumbnail above to view advertisements
Condition: Excellent
Size: Large pin 1.85" x 1.75"; medium pin 1.65" x 1.5"; small pin, and earrings, 1.125" x 1.125".
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