Vintage Trifari Alfred Philippe Pair Clips Multicolor Rhinestone Brooch

Gorgeous, colorful, three (3) piece Alfred Philippe double clip with brooch bar. Pin bar has PATENT 206696 reflecting the patent of Farnham from January 5, 1937. The two (2) matching clips and the brooch bar also have PATENT 2050804 which was invented by Alfred Philippe and submitted August 11, 1936. The clips cannot be used without the attaching device.

If you review the 3 page patent information submitted by Alfred Philippe on the internet, he explains his invention and it's uses. I think customers may have had the option of purchasing dress clips or other pin backs.

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