Materials and Features:

• Deco style as per filed design patent no. 156,970 (Jan 24, 1950) selected by Adolph Katz

• x40 clear chaton rhinestones and x1 clear baguette rhinestone

• ‘Separable brooch’ - this listing is for the solo fur / dress clip only

• Silver-tone setting

Type: Fold-over - two metal prongs

Age/Origin: 1950

Marks: Coro to prong clip, Coro (with Pegasus) Des. Pat Pend (to backside)

Other: Coro jewelry is one of the biggest American jewelry companies 1902-1979. Adolph Katz, as the design director for Coro, was probably the single largest influence in creating the look for which Coro became known and popular with the jewelry buying public. Well known designs for Coro, and much in demand by collectors today, are the double clips which could be combined into one brooch, trademarked as Coro Duette.

The mechanism for the Duette was patented in 1931. This mechanism varied in styling for each individual design but how the interlocking components functioned remained essentially unchanged. The Duette brooch and clips styles stayed popular throughout the 1940s. However, on the new lighter synthetic fabrics arriving after World War II, especially knits, the heavy clips proved impractical. By the early 1950s the fashion had faded considerably although clips were still being marketed in smaller and lighter versions.

Measurements:

• Weight: 10g

• Dimensions: Approx. 1.25", 1.125" wide

Condition: Good condition, some yellowing to a few stones that may have been replaced at some point in time, though all stones appear intact - discounted in price