Original Silver Plating

Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears

Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears
Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears

Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears

Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plated Trifanium, Ice Clear Swarovski Rhinestones. Signed : Trifari (with Crown over T) and Clip Mates. Trifari made the very same Clip/Brooch design Patent #125819 dated March 11th 1941. This one is set with a Clip Mate fitting to enable it to be used as one of a pair forming a Duette Brooch.

Superbly styled by Alfred Phillipe, one of Trifari's design specialists and silver plated with their brand of plating called called Trifanium. The Parrot is deeply sculpted and signed on the clip as is Clip Mates.

The stones are Ice Clear facetted Pave set Rounds and Baguettes, the eye is a faux Ruby Cabochon all in very good condition except for a couple of darkened stones. The Brooch is in superb vintage condition except for a couple of darkened stones. Please see pics as they form part of the description, taken in various lighting conditions to try and do justice to the true colours and subtle beauty of this lovely piece. Please note the plating is not verified as real gold. Over the following 20 odd years it was joined by some important personnel and the company had consequent name changes.

By the early 1930's the company had become a bit sluggish and in 1930 Alfred Philippe joined them and is credited with bringing new life to Trifari through his innovative jewelry designs. Many patents were issued under the name of Alfred Philippe. There has been discussion as to whether all of these designs were his or if he acted as representative for the company and some may have been other designers work. The absolute answer to this question is not now known.

There were many designers who worked for Trifari and many hallmarks. Trifari advertised that they marked all their jewelry, the only exception being a few select pieces (during the transition from TKF to Trifari) dating to the 1930s, found and verified as Trifari designs. In 1996 Trifari re-issued some of their older pieces and added the date to the signature. Trifari used their own specialised alloyed casting metal called Trifanium to make their cast pieces, which were then polished and plated.

Following are dates of significant events in the companies history. 1910 - Founded by Gustavo Trifari with his Uncle as "Trifari and Trifari".

When they parted ways a few years later the company became known as Trifari. 1917 - Leo Krussman (a competitor's sales person) joined Trifari. 1918 - The company became Trifari and Krussman. 1925 - Carl Fishel joined the company as a salesperson and the company was incorporated as Trifari, Krussman and Fishel.

Alfred Philippe joined as chief designer. 1935 - The hallmark "KTF" was first used. 1939 - The hallmark Trifari with the Crown over the "T" first used. Lngth/top to bottom : (approx) 4.3 cm (at widest points). Wdth/across : (approx) 5.7 cm. CHECK OUT Our OTHER VINTAGE OFFERINGS. Offering a range of "mid tier" vintage costume jewellery including many unbranded unusual excellent condition pieces. We combine items from both of our sites. Advise when finished and a combined invoice will be raised with 1 postal charge applied. I will do my utmost to ensure you enjoy your experience with me :. It may not be in pristine condition, and will often show usage based wear to some degree.

I do my best to describe each piece with all its merits, along with any faults/wear that I notice, and I do so in all honesty... If I miss something and/or fail to mention it in the description, it would be only in error and not intentioned on my part.

This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "icepalacevintage" and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Signed: Yes
  • Main Stone Colour: White
  • Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
  • Metal: Alloy
  • Jewellery Type: Brooch/Pin
  • Main Stone: Rhinestone
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Brand: Trifari
  • Type: Brooch clip
  • Theme: Birds
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Jewellery Department: Fashion
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: America
  • Country of Origin: United States


Trifari 1940's Parrot Brooch, Single Clip, Silver Plate Trifanium, Ice Clears