Corocraft Sterling 'Jewels of Fantasy' Pave and Enamel Lizard Eating a Pearl Egg Pin
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Corocraft Sterling 'Jewels of Fantasy' Pave and Enamel Lizard Eating a Pearl Egg Pin
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Description: rhodium plated sterling, rhinestones, enamelling. faux pearl
Marked: Corocraft Sterling
Reference: Advertised for sale at Maison Blanche, price $10.98 plus tax, in the [New Orleans LA] Times-Picayune, 15 Nov 1942, p 66; click thumbnail above to view advertisement. Cera, Jewels of Fantasy, p. 175, pictured, dated c 1942-45. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 p 139, both showing a fully pave back as in the patent - patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Adolph Katz, filed July, granted Aug 1942. This is a rare variant, with two distinct lines of rhinestones along the back.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.75" x 1.85" x 1" proud
Price: US$2750 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any extra shipping charges - & why (Sept 2025) these items will still ship tariff-free, to and through the USA
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