Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' 'Tom Tom' Pave and Melon Cut Emerald Boy Rag Doll Good Luck Charm Pin
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Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' 'Tom Tom' Pave and Melon Cut Emerald Boy Rag Doll Good Luck Charm Pin
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Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, faux melon cut emerald cabochons
Marked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No 153552
Reference: Advertised with partner Pom Pom, price $15 the pair plus tax, in Harper's Bazaar, June 1949, p 11; click thumbnail above to view advertisement. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, filed Feb, granted April 1949. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 133. Cherri Simonds, Collectible Costume Jewelry, p. 142; Schiffer's Best of Costume Jewelry, p. 109
Condition: Excellent - apart from a smooth emerald cabochon at his midriff, which has replaced the original melon cut one
Size: 1.5" x 1.2"
Price: US$475 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any extra shipping charges - & why (Sept 2025) these items will still ship tariff-free, to and through the USA
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