Posted 8 years ago
StacyEW
(183 items)
I have a set of earrings that say "PAT PEND RIFARI", "WEST GERMANY" & "LISNER". I also have an adjustable ring that says "Judy Lee".
They are part of a vast collection of items from my late mothers inventory.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Trifari-Vintage-Jewelry-Identification-and-Marks-/10000000015368028/g.html
"Trifari PAT. PEND.
This is one of the earliest Trifari marks you will see (there were a couple of earlier signatures, but they are quite rare). Prior to 1955 the U.S. copyright law did not extend protection to jewelry designs, so the major manufacturers, who employed talented jewelry designers, protected their investment with U.S. patents. As soon as a design was completed, it was submitted to the U.S. patent office and a patent was applied for. This process normally took a few months, so the jewelry would be stamped PAT. PEND. to advise that a patent application for the design was filed.'
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/costume-jewelry/lisner
I don't think that says "Lady Ice". Might want to look again. I can't make it out in the photo. Nothing comes up for Lady Ice.
Judy Lee ??
http://www.tace.com/vendors/rhumba/JudyLeeJewelry2.htm
Awesome info Efesgirl & Dizzydave!!!!!
Thank you so much!
These are the same as my earrings: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gGEAAOSwn9lXK-Y8/s-l1600.jpg