Crown TRIFARI Signed Brooch Pin (3-1/2”x 2”) Brushed Gold Tone Leaf Vintage 1960

Description: Crown TRIFARI Brushed Gold Tone Leaf Signed Brooch Pin (3-1/2”x 2”)Vintage Mid-century Brooch (Circa 1960) This vintage Crown TRIFARI brooch pin features a beautifully designed brushed gold tone leaf. The intricate craftsmanship of this handcrafted brooch makes it a unique piece of art that can add a touch of nature-inspired fashion to your attire for any occasion. The signed brooch is an original piece that was manufactured in the United States between 1955 and 1969 as evidenced by the maker's mark signature with a crown above the "T" on Trifari followed by the © symbol. This is a perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection and can be worn to complement just about any outfit.In excellent vintage pre-owned condition with expected and very minor finish wear to the edgesPlease enlarge the photos to see the fine details and further assess the condition of the itemThis brooch pin measures approximately 3-1/2 inches x 2 inchesWill be carefully packaged inside a vintage gift box and shipped to you via USPS inside a larger boxTHANKS FOR LOOKINGNOTES: Trifari costume jewelry has a long and colorful history. Gustavo Trifari, the company’s founder, came from a family of goldsmiths in Naples, Italy. Trifari came to the United States in the early 20th century and began making his beautiful Trifari jewelry in 1910.The driving force behind Trifari jewelry’s popularity, and the reason it’s collectible today, was lead designer Alfred Philippe. He came to Trifari in 1930 after working for renowned fine jewelry firms Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. During Philippe’s tenure at these companies, he developed invisible stone settings and brought that high-end technique to Trifari. Philippe familiarized other Trifari designers with fine jewelry design and fabrication methods. The name “Trifari Alfred Philippe” was renowned for almost 40 years. Phillippe served as Trifari’s lead designer until 1968.Examples of Alfred Philippe CreationsAlfred Philippe introduced many high-profile jewelry designs. His Crown Trifari brooches reigned from the late 1930s to the 1950s. Crown Trifari jewelry became so popular that Trifari added a crown to its signature mark, sometime around 1937. Today, vintage Crown Trifari is a sought-after treasure. History of Trifari JewelryTrifari costume jewelry has a long and colorful history. Gustavo Trifari, the company’s founder, came from a family of goldsmiths in Naples, Italy. Trifari came to the United States in the early 20th century and began making his beautiful Trifari jewelry in 1910.Superb CraftsmanshipThe driving force behind Trifari jewelry’s popularity, and the reason it’s collectible today, was lead designer Alfred Philippe. He came to Trifari in 1930 after working for renowned fine jewelry firms Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.During Philippe’s tenure at these companies, he developed invisible stone settings and brought that high-end technique to Trifari.Philippe familiarized other Trifari designers with fine jewelry design and fabrication methods.The name “Trifari Alfred Philippe” was renowned for almost 40 years. Phillippe served as Trifari’s lead designer until 1968.Examples of Alfred Philippe CreationsAlfred Philippe introduced many high-profile jewelry designs. His Crown Trifari brooches reigned from the late 1930s to the 1950s. Crown Trifari brooch pins are enhanced by brilliantly colored cabochons or dazzling clear rhinestones.Crown Trifari jewelry became so popular that Trifari added a crown to its signature mark, sometime around 1937. Today, vintage Crown Trifari is a sought-after treasure.

Price: 34.95 USD

Location: Pittsfield, Vermont

End Time: 2024-11-20T14:42:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD