1947 Crown Trifari Philippe Vermeil Sterling Spangle Rs Dream Shell Clip Brooch

FOR YOUR KIND CONSIDERATION, A MAGNIFICENT VINTAGE 1947 CROWN TRIFAR ALFRED PHILIPPE DESIGN'DREAM SHELL' DRESS CLIP AND BROOCH PIN, COMPLETED IN GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER AND FINISHED WITH CRYSTAL RHINESTONES BAGUETTES AND CHATON SPANGLES, WITH A FAUX PEARL IN THE CENTER. HERE PHILIPPE MAKES GREAT USE OF AN OPEN WORK ART DECO DESIGN AND USES THE CRYSTAL RHINESTONES TO GREAT EFFECT. THE BROOCH IS IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION WITH MOST OF THE GOLD VERMEIL ON THE FRONT HAVING BEEN LOST, BUT REPLACED WITH THE SHINY STERLING SILVER GIVING IT A WONDERFUL GLEAMING PRESENCE. ALL OF THE RHINESTONES ARE IN PLACE. THE DREAM SHELL PIECES WERE FEATURED IN A NATIONAL AD CAMPAIGN. THE BROOCH IS MARKED WITH THE CROWN TRIFARI MARK FOR THAT ERA, IT IS MARKED STERLING, AND IS MARKED PAT. IT WAS AWARDED PATENT NUMBER 148,185 ON DECEMBER 23, 1947.

MEASUREMENTS: THE BROOCH IS 1 7/8" WIDE AND 1.75" TALL.

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