Trifari crown pin sterling silver by Alfred Philippe 1944, American

Height: 4.7cm (1.9). Depth: 1.5cm (0.6).

Trifari crown pin sterling silver vermeil by Alfred Philippe 1944, USA. At the focal point are two prong set cabochon faux moonstones decorated with bezel set & prong set faceted sapphire and ruby colour glass stones.

At the bottom there is a row of blue baguettes and the entire crown is finished with pave set rhinestones. Stamped on the back `Trifari` with a crown above the T, `sterling` and `Des Pat No 137542`.

Included is a photo of the original 1944 patent submitted by Alfred Philippe whose crown designs were so popular Trifari incorporated a crown into it`s mark in the 1940`s. Very good vintage condition with age related rubbing to the vermeil. Italian immigrant Gustavo Trifari formed Trifari in 1912 producing high quality costume jewellery.

Read more on our Roomscape about vintage Trifari jewelry (jewellery). Vermeil is sterling silver coated with gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick.

Vermeil was used in the 1940`s when resources were limited and this is part of it`s appeal to collectors. The item "Trifari crown pin sterling silver by Alfred Philippe 1944, American" is in sale since Saturday, November 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Costume Jewellery\1950s". The seller is "roomscapenet" and is located in London.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Style/ Period: 1950s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Main Material/ Metal: Silver
Type: Brooch/ Pin
Brand: Trifari