Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' 'Jon' and 'Metze' or 'Katrinka and Hans' Boy and Girl Pair of Figural Pins
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Trifari Sterling 'Alfred Philippe' 'Jon' and 'Metze' or 'Katrinka and Hans' Boy and Girl Pair of Figural Pins
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Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones, faux pearls
Marked: Trifari with Crown, Sterling (both); Boy, Des Pat No 142665; girl, Des Pat No 142664
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 134. Patents are reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, dated 1945. Francesca Price, Trifari - l'eleganza di uno stile, p.187, reproduction of original Trifari design gouache, dated Feb 6 1945, with the names Jon and Metze (often misread as Metje - Philippe's handwriting 'z' is characteristic). Advertised for sale at B. Altman & Co with the names 'Katrinka and Hans', in the New York Times, 13 Nov 1945, p 7; click thumbnail above to view advertisement
Condition: Excellent
Size: 1.45" x 1" (both)
Price: US$675 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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