TRIFARI 1940’s Alfred Philippe Pearl Crystal Enamel Feather Brooch
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:391702 | Main Stone: Pearl (Imitation) |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Brand: Trifari |
| Material: Enamel | Modified Item: No |
Rare 1940’s TRIFARI by Alfred Philippe crystal and pearl feather brooch in very good condition, with slight enamel loss.Collectors item!The Parisian born Alfred Philippe trained at the prestigious design school ‘L’Ecole Boulle.’ After emigrating to the US he worked as a fine jewellery designer for William Scheer Inc., one of the foremost manufacturing jewelers of the Art Deco era. Scheer created items for Cartier & Van Cleef & Arpels and Philippe was responsible for sev...eral full collections for these prestigious houses. Following the Crash in 1929, Philippe moved to Trifari as a designer, eventually becoming the head designer where he worked until his retirement in 1968. His fine jewelry experience strongly influenced his designs and jewelry manufacturing techniques.Approximate Measurements:Length 3”, Width 2.6”Made in USA100% AuthenticPlease check my other listings!NY State residents will be charged Sales Tax!
