Vintage Trifari sterling silver crown rhinestone brooch Des Pat 137542 1940s

Vintage Trifari sterling silver crown rhinestone brooch. It is signed Trifari and marked Sterling, Des Pat Pend and 137542.

This is an Alfred Philippe design from the 1940s. The design patent for this piece was awarded in 1944. It is the larger version of this pin, which was made in 2 sizes.

It measures about 1 7/8" x 1 3/4". The last photo shows the 1940s Alfred Philippe design drawing that was submitted with the patent application, and is included for reference only. This brooch has been lovingly restored to its innate glory. Vintage brooch in very good, lovingly restored condition.

The piece was missing about a dozen stones when I got it, including the smaller green one in the center of the crown, about 5 of the blue stones above the baguettes, and about 7 or 8 tiny white stones. They have all been replaced with new Swarovski crystals. It can be very difficult to find new stones that match the originals, so rather than have 2 different color blue stones in that line of blue stones above the baguettes, I replaced them all with new Swarovski crystals that are close to the original color, but not the exact color. The two large open back cranberry glass stones are original stones that have some surface wear in the form of little scratches on the glass.

The pin may have once had a gold wash but now it is silver tone. They can be different items.

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The item "Vintage Trifari sterling silver crown rhinestone brooch Des Pat 137542 1940s" is in sale since Sunday, June 30, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Costume\Designer, Signed\Pins, Brooches". The seller is "lperkins" and is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

Designer: Alfred Philippe
Design Patent Number: 137542
Patent Year: 1944
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modification Description: It has been restored with new Swarovski crystals. See condition description for more information.
Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
Main Stone: Rhinestone
Brand: Trifari
Metal: Sterling Silver