Description: GUSTAVO TRIFARI & LEO KRUSSMAN began manufacturing and designing jewelry here in Providence Rhode Island in 1918. In 1925 they were joined by CARL FISHEL and in that year they incorporated. The first mark on their jewelry was KTF. The name TRIFARI was trademarked in 1938. The Crown over the "T" was added in 1940. Their lead designer from the 30s to the 60s was Alfred Phillipe. He is most famous for his "fruit salad" designs. Hopefully this info will help you to date the pieces you have. One thing to remember is that there is no such thing as an "unmarked TRIFARI" - every piece was signed. They actually ran ads to that effect. In the year 2000 the MONET group - LIZ CLAIBORNE - bought the company and the jewelry is now being manufactured in Asia. One of the things they are doing is bringing back the crown over the letter "T" and the market is being flooded by those pieces. The last signed genuine TRIFARI hallmark (manufactured here in R.I) is the word TRIFARI done in script. The last pieces were signed into the late 90s. I'm hoping this thumbnail sketch helps when you're trying to put genuine pieces into your collections. For your consideration today is a classic Crown Triafri brooch. This particular style was done in gold tone, silver tone and white enamel was and manufactured here in Rhode Island during the 50s. I saw an actress in the series MadMen wearing this exact piece in gold. The brooch measures approximately 3.5" x 1.5" and weighs in at a substantial 18 grams - well over one half ounce. The gold tone metal is highly polished and the white enamel has no chips. The hallmark CROWN TRIFARI can be seen on the reverse. The long pin is straight and fits securely into the rollover clasp. The pin has been in my collection since the 90s and has been kept in a closed box in a pet and smoke free environment. Thanks for taking the time to look and to read! N.B. BOX IS PROP - NOT PART OF SALE INV: 203//11.7.24 FREE RETURNS: I'm currently mandated by eBay to offer free returns and I will BUT ONLY IF the item has been grossly misrepresented OR it arrives damaged. If damaged I require photos. Payment is expected within 3 days of purchase and I will ship to USA only within 1 business day. Please don't ask me to ship to any address other than the one associated with the paypal account. I will always combine shipping IF you wait for the invoice - thanks!
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: West Warwick, Rhode Island
End Time: 2025-01-06T21:08:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Trifari
Type: Brooch
Shape: Leaf
Color: White
Material: Enamel
Item Length: 3.5" X 1.5"
Country of Origin: United States
Main Stone: No Stone
