Coro Duette Bird Brooch Rhinestone Fur Dress Clip Vintage Designer Jewelry
This is the left side of the famous Coro bird duette, known as Calopsitta. It is done in blue enameling, decorated with crystal rhinestones, and finished in silver tones. The patent for these pieces was signed under Gene Verrecchio, and they were molded after designs by Cartier. These pieces were original made to "clip" the two sides of a fur wrap together, but today, can be used as a brooch or pin would.
Book Reference ~ Brunialti's "American Costume Jewelry A-M", p98.
Measurements ~ approximately 3.25" x 1 1/8".
Dates ~ mid century, c1940.
Hallmarks ~ unsigned as seen in pictures. Identified via pattern, shape & size.
Condition ~ Good: pre-owned vintage/antique. As stated above, this is the left side of the clip and it does not retain the frame. A couple of the rhinestones on the head are darkened and these is minor wear to the enameling.
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