Trifari'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Enamel 1948 Bumblebee Bee Pin
We are N&N Vintage Costume Jewelry. Trifari'Alfred Philippe' Gold Pave and Enamel Bumblebee Bee Pin Description : gold plated base metal, rhinestones, enamelling Marked : Trifari with Crown Reference : Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, filed 20 Dec 1941, granted 27 Jan 1942 - see TKF7273. The post sterling mark dates this to a revival production in 1948, for which see also the pin in Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 117. Condition : Excellent Size : 2.125" x 1.7". Scroll down for the original Design Patent(s) for this vintage item. N&N specializes in the classic period from the 1920s to the 1970s, when great designers - some trained in the fine jewelry houses of Paris - created the most magnificent costume jewelry ever seen - when jewels of glass and base metal rivalled artistically those made with precious stones. With thousands of items for sale, you can always find gorgeous additions to your collection. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "n_and_n_jewelry" and is located in this country: CA.
- Shape: Bumblebee
- Country of Origin: United States
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Base Metal: Gold Plated
- Setting Style: Pavé
- Material: Enamel
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Pin
- Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
- Vintage: Yes
- Jewelry Department: Fashion
- Signed: Yes
- Brand: Trifari
- Metal: gold plated
- Era: Retro (1935-1950)