Description: goldwashed sterling, rhinestones
Marked: Pat 1967965 (on inside of clips)
Reference: Patent is for clip mechanism, granted to E Moorehouse et al, assignors to Ballou Inc of RI, dated 1934. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1, p 148, pin clips, duette and earrings, referring to the 'Siren by Coro' series name in Vogue, 1 Dec 1945. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Adolph Katz, filed July, granted Oct 1945. Advertised for sale, price $19.95 (plus tax), at Arthur's, in the [Wilmington DE] News Journal, 5 Nov 1946, p 9; click thumbnail above to view advertisement
Condition: Very good - some age wear to goldwash
Size: 1" x 0.75"
Price: US$425 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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