TRIFARI 1940's Alfred Philippe Rhodium Plated Purple Crystal Flower Pin Brooch

Rare 1940's Trifari by Alfred Philippe purple crystal flower pin/brooch in very good condition. The Parisian born Alfred Philippe trained at the prestigious design school'L'Ecole Boulle. After emigrating to the US he worked as a fine jewellery designer for William Scheer Inc. One of the foremost manufacturing jewelers of the Art Deco era. Scheer created items for Cartier & Van Cleef & Arpels and Philippe was responsible for several full collections for these prestigious houses.

Following the Crash in 1929, Philippe moved to Trifari as a designer, eventually becoming the head designer where he worked until his retirement in 1968. His fine jewelry experience strongly influenced his designs and jewelry manufacturing techniques. Length 2.8", Width 1.7".

Please check my other listings! This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "crimoboutique" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.

Antique: No
Signed: Yes
Color: Purple
Main Stone Color: Purple
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Metal: Rhodium Plated
Modified Item: No
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Main Stone: Crystal
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Trifari
Type: Brooch
Department: Women
Customized: No
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Wholesale: No
Handmade: No