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Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Clip Brooch

£295.00

This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

 

For more information about this brooch, read below...

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The Details...

This Duette clip brooch is constructed from gold plated sterling and is detailed with hand-painted enamel. It features two large bee motifs and is set with small, round, colourless and green paste stones. The piece is signed - it is stamped on the reverse with 'Coro Duette', 'STERLING' and 'Pat. No. 1798867'. The brooch mechanism fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The dress clip sections are double-pronged and hinged. The brooch is 7cm x 3cm and each individual clip is 4.25cm x 2.5cm.

To view a clip of this piece, click here: Coro Queen Bees Brooch

A Short History...

Duette brooches are also known as double-clip brooches. They feature a pin-backed mount into which two dress clips can be inserted, so they can be worn together as one brooch or as two separate jewels.

Wear it With...

Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.

Product Details

BR693

Data sheet

Era
1940s
Occasion
Cocktail and Evening
Style
Inspired by Nature
Colour
Yellow

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