Vintage 1944 CORO DUETTE RARE Sterling Floral Rhinestone Fur Dress Clip sapphire

Description: THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY AUCTIONS :~)the white spots in the pictures are lighting glare THE PICTURES SHOWN BELOW THE SUNSET ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT I HAVE LISTED NOW ON EBAY I WILL COMBINE ITEMS WON TO SAVE ON THE COST OF SHIPPING THANK YOU - DAVE First to find this can use the BUY IT NOW and add this treasure to their Collection ;~) THIS LISTING IS FOR A VINTAGE 1944 RARE Sterling SilverCORO DUETTE Floral Rhinestones Fur / Dress Clip Pin / Brooch This is gold plated over sterling with Sapphire Blue and clear rhinestones The Duette mechanism is marked Coro Duette Sterling Pat No 1798867 (on pin clip) clips are marked Sterling; Reference: designed by Adolph Katz, Patent filed Oct granted Dec 1944. Advertised for sale, price $16.50 (in Sapphire, Topaz or Ruby), in the the Spring-Summer 1944 Sears Roebuck Catalogue, p 142 Condition: Excellent - HOWEVER not mint or brand new missing 2 Sapphire Rhinestone's and one small Clear PLEASE SEE PICTURES Size: 2.75" x 1.75" I took this to a costume jewelry repairer and they said they would try to find a match and " fix it " but with the value of this - I think this needs to have the original non foil back stones replaced - his cost was about $20 for the replacement stones and labor and a few weeks turn around time I am sure there is a specialized CORO repair place on line ;~) it is a GREAT Find - this being from 1944 makes it 80 years old and although there is a bit of tarnish - its in Great shape - I am hoping the original stones can be replaced easily enough ;~) Certainly not ready for the trash and with the only other one that I found on the internet listed for $975 ( at a Jewelry Museum ) Corocraft Sterling Gold Swirls with Pave and Sapphire Flower Sprays Duettefor a $20 repair YOU can have mine in Your Collection ORFix it and Re - sell it for a larger profit ;~0 Please see the pics and ask questions if you have any INSURED Shipping will be calculated at a 5 ounce rate by eBay depending on how far away you live from me and how fast you want it WELL PACKAGED AND INSURED US 48 Insured USPS Ground Advantage cheapest but takes longer OR Via Priority Mail or FedEx Ground Home For International sales I ONLY use the International Shipping Program from eBayThird party shipping is only tracked and insured to the address of the re shipper eBay Global Shipping is INSURED ALL THE WAY TO YOU ANY QUESTIONS - Please feel free to contact me Please have a look at my other listings - You never know what you may like me to combine ( If Practical ) Thanks Again Until Again - Dave eBay artificial listing helper says This vintage Coro Duette brooch from 1944 is a rare find for any jewelry collector. Made of sterling silver and adorned with blue sapphire and diamond rhinestones, this brooch has a beautiful oval shape and a marquise-shaped sapphire stone. The prong setting style and clear back of the brooch make it a unique piece that is sure to catch the eye. Measuring at 3 inches in length, this unisex brooch is signed and certified by Costume. It is an original piece from the United States and is perfect for anyone who appreciates fine jewelry. Don't miss out on the chance to add this stunning brooch to your collection.

Price: 399.99 USD

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

End Time: 2025-01-07T14:13:28.000Z

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