This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This Duette clip brooch is constructed from gold plated sterling and is detailed with hand-painted enamel. It features two large bee motifs and is set with small, round, colourless and green paste stones. The piece is signed - it is stamped on the reverse with 'Coro Duette', 'STERLING' and 'Pat. No. 1798867'. The brooch mechanism fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The dress clip sections are double-pronged and hinged. The brooch is 7cm x 3cm and each individual clip is 4.25cm x 2.5cm.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Coro Queen Bees Brooch
A Short History...
Duette brooches are also known as double-clip brooches. They feature a pin-backed mount into which two dress clips can be inserted, so they can be worn together as one brooch or as two separate jewels.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created by a parurier for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This interesting clip features a high quality and intricate design and was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Good - A tiny chip to the corner of two of the baguette stones. This is only visible upon close examination with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny piece of the granulation (gilded metal beading) is missing from the design. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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This exceptionally rare necklace is so emblematic of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic and dates from the late Victorian era through to the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny circular piece of the micro-mosaic is missing from the top right wing. This is only apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny chip to the corner of the green glass stone. This is only apparent upon magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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