Sapphire, Diamanté & Gold Spiral Seashell Coro Duette
USD$275.00
Additional information
| Maker | Coro |
|---|---|
| Size | Brooch: 3" x 7/8"; clip: 1 1/2" x 7/8" |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Date | c. 1950 (based on magazine ad) |
| Marks | "Coro Duette" (in script) and "PAT. NO. 1798867" on frame |
| Reference | May 1, 1950 ad in "Life" magazine |
This Coro Duette pin looks like a pair of spiral seashells. The gold-plating is adorned with sapphire-glass baguettes and pavé centers. This Duette, Coro’s name for their double clip brooch, is like a ‘2-for-1’ jewel! Wear it as a brooch or as separate dress clips. The double-prong fastener works well with heavier fabrics, such as wool blazers and dresses. The all-diamanté version of this piece appeared in a 1950 Coro ad in Life with the slogan “the perfect jewel of a gift” and with the price of $10.50! (In 1950, the average U.S. family income was $81.48 a week.) You can see the utility patent for the brooch mechanism here, shown below Coro’s name.
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