Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Pave Leaves and Pendant Pearl 'Wingback' Clip Earrings
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Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Pave Leaves and Pendant Pearl 'Wingback' Clip Earrings
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Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, faux pearls. The wingback mechanism works so that there is no clip pressure on the ear; the earring sits, through the 'V' shaped part, on the inside of the ear above the lobe, while the wire secures at the back of the ear
Marked: Trifari with Crown; the wire is stamped Wingback, Pat 2414382
Reference: Patent, for the wingback mechanism, is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Judith McCann of New York, applied for 1944, granted 1947
Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.125" x 0.85"
Price: US$175 ' (insured shipping included)
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