Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, cabochons, enamelling
Marked: Trifari with Crown; Des Pat No 131240
Reference: Cera, Jewels of Fantasy, p. 160. Bijoux: Los Anos Gloriosos - Colleccion Barbara Berger (Colima, Mexico, 2000), p. 107. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 113. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, filed Dec 1941, granted Jan 1942. Advertised for sale at McCurdy's, price $15, in the [Rochester NY] Democrat and Chronicle, 11 March 1942, p 5; click thumbnail above to view advertisement.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3.25" x 2"
Price: US$9750 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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