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| Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Ruby Sapphire and Pearls 1956 Production Moghul Peacock Bird Pin Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestone, cabochons, faux pearls Marked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No 155196 Reference: The use of the smooth sapphire cabochon, textured detailing on the gold, and the pearls, identify this as a 1956 revisitation of the patented 1949 design (the patent is reproduced below) - for which see TKF7266. The 1949 patent was still valid in 1956 (7 year term), so the number was stamped on these pieces. Advertised for sale at Kaufmann's, in the Pittsburg Post Gazette, 15 Feb 1956, p 16; Scroll down to view advertisement Condition: Excellent Size: 2.1" x 1.75" |
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