1944 Sterling Trifari Alfred Philippejelly-belly Horsebrooch Fur-clip

1944 STERLING TRIFARI ALFRED PHILIPPEJELLY-BELLY HORSEBROOCH FUR-CLIP. RARE STATUESQUE NOBLE ANTIQUE/VINTAGE HORSE-HEAD FEATURES WIDE CLEAR LUCITE JELLY-BELLY NECK.

HORSE FACE, MANE, AND SETTING COMPRISED OF GOLD-WASH OVER STERLING SILVER. PAVE CRYSTALS ADORN THE MANE AND PROFILE EAR. RED CRYSTAL FOR THE EYE.

PATENTED BROOCH/FUR-CLIP IS ONE OF THE MOST COLLECTIBLE OF TRIFARIS JELLEY-BELLY SERIES. THIS JEWELRY IS FEATURED IN SEVERAL NOTABLE JEWELRY BOOKS INCLUDING BRUNIALTI: AMERICAN COSTUME JEWELRY-ART AND INDUSTRY (2008) VOL. UNIQUE JEWELRY MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 2 X 1-3/4.

MARKED TRIFARI WITH CROWN STERLING. THERE APPEARS TO BE THE PATENT NUMBERS: 138353 VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. CONDITION IS EXCELLENT TO VERY-GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION WITH MOSTLY SOME LIGHT WEAR TO THE GOLD FINISH. VERY LIGHT MINIMAL FLEA-BITES ON THE LUCITE. ONLY NOTICEABLE UNDER A STRONG MAGNIFYING GLASS.

PERHAPS SEVERAL LIGHT SCUFFS AS WELL IF ONE REALLY LOOKS FOR THEM. PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THEY ARE YOUR BEST DESCRIPTION. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE COMMITTING TO AND/OR PURCHASING THIS JEWELRY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR VISITING MY LISTING FOR THIS EXTREMELY RARE HISTORICAL 1944 STERLING TRIFARI ALFRED PHILIPPEJELLY-BELLY HORSEBROOCH FUR-CLIP.

The item "1944 STERLING TRIFARI ALFRED PHILIPPEJELLY-BELLY HORSEBROOCH FUR-CLIP" is in sale since Saturday, February 6, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Costume\Designer, Signed\Pins, Brooches". The seller is "met56opera" and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This item can be shipped to United States.

Brand: CROWN TRIFARI ALFRED PHILIPPE
Main Stone: RHINESTONE
Modified Item: No
Metal: GOLD-PLATED STERLING SILVER
Country/Region of Manufacture: NEW YORK CITY USA
Material: LUCITE