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Bird on a nest of eggs brooch by Fred Gray Corp, 1930-1040's, designer for Coro
About the Item
A lovable brooch with 2 birds that take care of their treasure together!
The parents of the birds sit on a branch and take care of their eggs. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of 2 polished rhinestones, the wings, head and tails and the leaves are enameled. The brooch is signed with a tiny star on the reverse side on the birds heaad.
It is a nice Collector piece, nothing missing!
Measurement:
Width of the brooch 6,5 cm /2.60" x 4,5 cm/1,77". Good condition, nothing missing, enamel is slightly rubbed due to its age.
The history of American jewelry company Fred Gray spans a short period of 1930-1940s.
Fred Gray was one of the leading designers of the famous jewelry company CORO for some period of time. Having gained invaluable experience and skil, he foundet a costume jewelry company under his name "Fred Gray Corp". Notewothy, initially Fred marked his produchts on the reverse side with the lettre "S" inside a tiny start.
- Metal:Base Metal
- Stone:Crystal
- Stone Cut:Baguette Cut
- Weight:27 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.78 in (45 mm)Width: 2.56 in (65 mm)
- Style:Artisan
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:1920-1929
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stuttgart, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2045222043412
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