Posted 5 years ago
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Dating from the mid 1940s, this Trifari brooch is not in the greatest condition. The gold plating is worn and pitted in places. All the stones are there and overall, looks better in person. I bought this online. It measures 2 and 5/8" tall by 2" wide.
I think it is supposed to be a sprig of mistletoe. Do you agree?
Lovely vintage Trifari piece, it definitely looks like a mistletoe design to me! Oh the older sterling brooches often have discoloration especially on the backs, Alice Caviness used alot of sterling pre-WW2 and although the enamel stays nice the back is often mottled. It's still a rare beauty!
Very nice piece of Trifari, don't think I have seen this one before.
Wonderful Trifari. Someone brought this to the top — Christmas mistletoe in July ... luv it! Will we be kissing those we love by Christmas 2020? We don’t know yet; but fingers crossed, it’s a yes. Great brooch.
Definitely is a mistletoe. I think some of the blemishes could be polished out. It's a lovely brooch!
Hi DejaVu2. I was concerned about polishing this as I thought it might wear off more of the gold wash. Glad to know it can be restored if I ever have it done. Thanks for agreeing it is mistletoe. What a fun brooch to wear to a Christmas party.
Thanks for another comment on my posts.