The dove is a nuanced blend of Vermeil which, for the uninitiated, is Sterling combined with 18K Gold and pure Sterling Silver (the rest of the description is contained in full below. Alfred Philippe For Trifari Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Heart baguette. Antiques, Description: This is a rare find and very collectable, this CLIP-MATE signed KTF brooch also has the Patent 2050804 applied for by Alfred Philippe, and was issued in 1936.
It depicts the dove with the golden ring in its beak immortalized by the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, "The Old Woman in the Woods." The story is copied in full below the "Coro Jewelry History and Marks" below for the purposes of clarity (and, maybe for some, nostalgia). Title: Vintage 1936 Philippe Art Deco KTF Trifari CLIP-MATE Brooch Pin, Price: 85 USD, Category: Jewelry:Brooches & Pins:KTF Mark:1936, Shop: Muddy Mo. According to the documentation (highlighted in red) this "CORO STERLING" in block print signed piece is vintage 1940's, some 80 years old. Reference : Patent is reproduced below (scroll down) designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted July 1937. Vintage Unsigned Trifari Clipmate Duette Brooch Pin With Clear Rhinestones 1940s Jewelry 7076. Marked : Trifari with Crown (on one clip) Des Pat No 105403 (on the body of the other dress clip) channel marked ClipMates, Pat No 2050804. Condition: Coro, the antique and vintage brand responsible for the current piece, has such a long and storied history that, between the letters "C" and "D" in the alphabetical directory of the online source "Researching Costume Jewelry" (documented in RESEARCH below) there is a designation "Coro." Coro is the embodiment of collectible, and this piece is in flawless condition (please consider the illustrations). Gorgeous Vintage 'Duette' Clip-Pin - Brooch/Dress Clips Combo - Loaded w/Rhinestones. Illustration number 7 shows the Coro Mark from an earlier piece which pictures the dove complete with the ring in its beak. The Brothers Grimm Dove actually made its first appearance on Coro Jewelry back in 1919. Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Gold Leaves and Topaz Fruit Salad Berry Cluster Dress Clip. The belly is clear Lucite, and prong-set. This brooch is Sterling with a gold wash. Designed by Alfred Philippe with a patent number 137200 issued in 1944. This is one of the famous Trifari 'jelly belly' pieces. Item: 303898255275 Perfect 1940s "CORO STERLING" Signed Dove with Ring Brooch (Grimm's Fairy Tale). Lot: 27842571 - Rare Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Fly Brooch Item 9875.
Trifari brought in other known designers to continue the great reputation received as a result of Philippe’s collaboration. Ships to: AMERICAS & many other countries, Philippe’s success continued throughout the 1930’s and up until 1966.