Description: TRIFARI SIGNED STERLING FROG BROOCH WITH CABOCHON EYES AND RHINESTONES ITEM DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A STERLING VERMEIL BROOCH WITH RHINESTONES, CABOCHON EYES AND A LUCITE BELLY. BRAND/MARKED: Trifari with Crown, Sterling, Des Pat No 135172 DESIGNED BY: ALFRED PHILIPPE MATERIAL: STERLING (GOLD PLATED) REFERENCE: A. Gordon, 20th Century Costume Jewelry, p. 119, pictured. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 181. Patent as seen in photos; designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted March 1943. Advertised for sale at Kerr's, price $17, in the [Oklahoma City OK] Daily Oklahoman, 10 Jan 1944, p 16 Condition: Excellent –Near mint. Uniform age wear to vermeil, however the cleanest and best example of this pin I have come across (including for sale on-line) in this last decade. Size: 2.85" x 1.7" Price: US$1,375
Price: 1375 USD
Location: Novato, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T01:47:51.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Shape: Frog
Signed: Yes
Color: Gold Tone Setting
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Material: Lucite
Metal: Sterling Silver
Main Stone: Jelly Belly Rhinestone Decoration
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Crown Trifari
Setting Style: Prong
Type: Brooch
Department: Women
Metal Purity: 925
Era: Retro (1935-1950)
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Theme: Animals & Insects
Featured Refinements: Signed Pin
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
