Antique Vintage Deco Retro 925 Sterling Silver CORO Chalice Horn Pin Brooch 3.5g

Description

We have similar Retro and Coro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Retro" and "Coro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
'Sterling" and "Coro" with a Pegasus mark on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
United States
Brand:
Coro
Gram Weight:
3.5 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length
: 1.20"
Width
: 1.56"
Pin/Brooch Style:
Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin
Closure Type:
Pin stem with a locking "c" clasp
Convertible to Necklace Pendant:
If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Retro period in the Art Deco era by Coro, a United States jewelry company founded in 1900
The brooch is composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a classical motif with a chalice, a drinking horn, and laurel leaves flowing from the chalice
The drinking horn's rope handle elegantly drapes downwards with a tassel appearing to dangle past the chalice
Completed with a pin stem and locking "c" clasp and can be worn on a variety of accessories, including hats, scarves, and lapels, among many others
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. This lovely item displays tarnish, which gives the piece an antique quality we believe is rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. Many gorgeous and timeless jewelry designs emerged from this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the used of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
Coro, Inc. began as Cohn and Rosenberger and was founded in 1901 in New York city by Emanual Cohn and Carl Rosenberger. Coro was one of the largest and most influential costume jewelry manufacturers. The company hired well-known artisans such as Gene Verecchio and Francois and was famous for producing beautiful floral and figural brooches with feminine and romantic aesthetic. The Coro Duette was a popular patented design of double clips which could be combined into a single brooch. Coro pieces are highly sought after by collectors today.
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