Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 185,'Fly Set', designed by Alfred Philippe, 1944, showing the three sizes. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down). Advertised in Vogue, 1945; Scroll down to view advertisement. See TKF5196 and TKF5388 for the two larger sizes Condition : Excellent Size : 1.125" x 1.125". See the Vintage Advert for this item below Scroll down for the original Design Patent(s) for this vintage item.
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