VINTAGE TRIFARI GOLD TONE BALLERINA DANCER ALFRED PHILLIPPE BROOCHE PIN .
SOME STONES ARE MISSING, SEE PHOTOS.
A beautiful vintage BALLERINA DANCER BROOCH, finished in rich gold-tone metal and featuring a wonderfully decorative:
FILIGREE-STYLE TUTU
set with sparkling:
CLEAR RHINESTONE ACCENTS
The design has the elegant theatrical character associated with classic mid-20th-century costume jewellery and closely resembles the celebrated ballerina designs produced by:
TRIFARI
during the 1940s and 1950s, including pieces associated with designer:
ALFRED PHILIPPE
A charming and highly wearable vintage costume-jewellery piece with strong collector appeal.
Details
Type: Brooch / Pin
Subject: Ballerina / Dancer
Style: 1940s / Mid-Century Costume Jewellery
Metal: Gold-Tone Base Metal
Decoration: Clear Rhinestones
Design: Filigree-Patterned Tutu
Maker: Trifari, where signed / attributed
Designer Association: Alfred Philippe, where supported
Fastening: Pin Back
Please refer to the photographs for the exact maker’s marks, dimensions, stone condition and clasp construction.
Ballerina Design
The brooch depicts a graceful:
BALLERINA / DANCER
posed in a theatrical stance with a decorative tutu.
The skirt is especially attractive, with an openwork or:
FILIGREE-STYLE PATTERN
that gives the piece a light and elegant appearance.
Clear rhinestones add sparkle and help emphasise the movement of the figure.
Trifari Style
The piece strongly resembles the elegant ballerina brooches associated with:
TRIFARI
one of the most important American costume-jewellery manufacturers of the 20th century.
Trifari became famous for sophisticated designs that imitated the appearance of fine jewellery while using:
RHINESTONES
GOLD-TONE METAL
IMITATION GEMSTONES
HIGH-QUALITY COSTUME MATERIALS
Their figurative brooches are especially collectable today.
Alfred Philippe
Many of Trifari’s most celebrated designs are associated with:
ALFRED PHILIPPE
who worked as chief designer for the company during the mid-20th century.
Philippe had previously worked in fine jewellery and brought a refined, sculptural approach to costume jewellery.
His designs often featured:
FIGURES
FLOWERS
ANIMALS
FANTASY MOTIFS
THEATRICAL SUBJECTS
with ballerinas becoming among the most recognisable.
If this brooch bears a confirmed Trifari signature and corresponds to a documented Philippe design, the attribution becomes much stronger.
1940s Glamour
Ballerina jewellery became particularly fashionable during the 1940s and 1950s.
The designs captured the glamour of:
BALLET
THEATRE
HOLLYWOOD
EVENING FASHION
and were often embellished with bright rhinestones and elaborate metalwork.
This piece has exactly that elegant mid-century feel.
Clear Rhinestone Accents
The brooch is decorated with:
CLEAR RHINESTONES
which catch the light beautifully.
These stones were used extensively in quality costume jewellery to create the sparkle associated with fine diamonds at a more accessible price.
Please inspect the photographs for any:
MISSING STONES
DARKENED STONES
REPLACEMENTS
GLUE RESIDUE
where visible.
Collector Appeal
This brooch should appeal to collectors of:
Trifari
Alfred Philippe
Ballerina Jewellery
Vintage Brooches
1940s Costume Jewellery
Mid-Century Jewellery
Rhinestone Brooches
Figural Jewellery
Dance Memorabilia
Theatrical Jewellery
Highlights
BALLERINA / DANCER DESIGN
GOLD-TONE FINISH
CLEAR RHINESTONES
FILIGREE TUTU
TRIFARI STYLE / ATTRIBUTION
ALFRED PHILIPPE INTEREST
1940s glamour
Mid-century costume jewellery
Elegant figural design
Highly wearable vintage piece
Strong collector appeal
A charming vintage ballerina dancer brooch, combining graceful figural design with sparkling rhinestones and elegant gold-tone metalwork.
Condition & Attribution
The brooch is in honest vintage condition with wear consistent with age and previous use.
Please expect some degree of:
SURFACE MARKS • GOLD-TONE WEAR • RHINESTONE DULLING • LIGHT SCRATCHES • GENERAL AGE-RELATED WEAR
where visible.
Please inspect the photographs carefully for:
MISSING STONES
STONE REPLACEMENTS
PIN FUNCTION
CLASP WEAR
OLD REPAIRS
PLATING LOSS
MAKER’S MARKS
The Trifari attribution should only be regarded as confirmed if the brooch carries a clear TRIFARI / CROWN TRIFARI signature or other definitive evidence.
Likewise, the Alfred Philippe association is stylistic unless supported by a documented design match.
If unsigned, the safest description is Trifari-style ballerina brooch.
Please refer to the photographs for the actual dimensions, weight, maker’s marks, rhinestone condition and overall appearance before bidding.
🖼️ Item Condition:
This item is in honest vintage condition. I’ve included detailed photographs to show the condition, size, and weight, so please review them carefully before placing your bid.
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