Important Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Rhinestones Brooch 1952 Pat. Crown Trifari classic rhinestones brooch from 1952, pat. 166,491, April 15, 1952, filled by Alfred Philippe - please see attached copy of the patent.
The brooch is in a good vintage condition, all stones are clear, sparkly, no death stones, no missing stones, no repairs, the closing pin mechanism works. The gold tone trifanium metal is in a good vintage condition, no visible tarnishing, under the magnifying glass is show a mild sign of the age. The brooch is signed with Crown Trifari, and the pat. It is about 1 3/4 inch long, and about 1 1/2 inch wide.