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Coro Duette vintage swallows fur clip vermeil gold gilt sterling silver, 1940`s ca, American.
These item has been gently cleaned while respecting the vintage patina and is ready to wear. New black leatherette gift box included.
This set was patented in 1944 by Adolph Katz. They can be worn separately as fur clip pins or together on the frame as a brooch. Decorated with rhinestones, clear on the wings & green eyes.
They are marked Coro Duette in script, Sterling, the Pegasus Coro Duette and Pat. #1798867. This patent number for the Duette concept dates to 1931. Featured on pages 79 & 80 of `A Tribute to America Costume Jewelry 1935 - 1950` by Carla & Robert Brunialti, and page 139 `Fun Jewellry` by Judith Miller.
Vermeil is sterling silver coated with gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. Vermeil was used in the 1940`s when resources were limited and this is part of it`s appeal to collectors.
This vintage duette pin is in very good condition, all the original rhinestones are present. The gilt finish is in good condition with a light patina in line with age & use.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the boxed pin would be wrapped in bubble wrap. It would be then put into a padded envelope safe for posting with a courier.
ADOLPH KATZ CORO HISTORY
Adolph Katz was Design Director at Coro from 1924. He developed Duettes based on a 1927 designed by Cartier. Like the Cartier frame, the Coro version had two openings in it, one for each pin. Pins could be attached to the frame to be worn as a set, or detached and worn individually.
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