Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' Patriotic Rag Doll Boy and Girl pins - 'Nenette & Rintintin'
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Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' Patriotic Rag Doll Boy and Girl pins - 'Nenette & Rintintin'
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Description: sterling vermeil, cabochons, rhinestones
Marked: Trifari with crown, Sterling, (both); Des Pat No 136079 (girl), 136080 (boy)
Reference: Cherri Simonds, Collectible Costume Jewelry, p. 142, pictured. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry, pp 119, 120, 'Nenette and Rintintin', designed by Alfred Philippe, 1943; he explains these are based on keepsake wool or silk figures given by the French to infantry departing for the front in World War I, reviving the tradition in the next war. Patents are reproduced below (scroll down)
Condition: Excellent
Size: 1.75" x 1.25" (girl), 1.65" x 1.4" (boy)
Price: US$245 ' (insured shipping included)
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136079
136080
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