Trifari sterling 'Alfred Philippe' jelly belly rabbit eating leaves brooch is sterling vermeil with rhinestones and lucite body.
Condition: excellent
Size: 1 5/8" x 1 3/4"
Reference: Fun jewelry, Schiffer p. 82,
Reference: American Costume Jewely, Art and industry (2008) v.2 p. 180.
Date: 1943, Des 135,169
This dramatic disk pin features a hammered surface decorated with applied wire in a stylized floral design. A framed dome graces the center and four applied beads enhance the edges of the wire work design. It has a secure trombone clasp and brass pin stem, both original to the piece. The piece is unmarked but tests definitively for silver, likely .800 or .830 and appears European in design. The pin measures 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Gross weight: 20.8 grams
Decorated with an applied twisted rope design. Very sturdy, with impressive heft and a classic look. The cuff measures 1 inch wide, with an inner circumference of 7 inches, an inner diameter of 2 1/2 inches, and an opening of 1 1/16 inch at the terminals. Weight: 78.1 grams
Description: sterling vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly
Hallmarked: Sterling, Des Pat. No 129165 and Trifari
Dimensions: 2 7.8" x 1 15/16"
Reference: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by Cathy Gordon, p 119
Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Bruinialti pp. 145.146.
Each earring is composed of two trapezoidal pieces linked by a squared U-shaped wire. The screw backs are original and in good working order. The backs indicate sterling and bear the mark of modernist designer Paul Lobel. The earrings show very few signs of wear. They measure 1 ¾ inches long by 1/2 inch at the widest part. Weight: 7.6 grams total
The ring exhibits a hammered surface and soft patina from age. It has a wide band that is seamlessly attached to the dome top. The ring is marked serling and tests definitely as such. It is sized at a 7 full; the dome rises about ½ inch. Weight: 13 grams
This interesting pin is constructed of four flat, interlocking rings and has a nice heft to it. The rollover clasp is original to the piece and in good working order. The back bears the maker's mark of a conjoined HT, an unidentified silversmith who also worked with Estela Popowski, as well as independently. There are four other marks on the back: an eagle 20, a Hecho en Mexico mark and two sterling marks. The pin measures 2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Gross weight: 14.9 grams
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Secure clasp on back.
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Marci Zelmanoff mixed metals sterling brooch/pendant
1979
2" x 1 1/4"
Marked on verso
Very good vintage condition
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