Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Poodle, by Alfred Philippe

NWS  8-2010

~ Isn't she wonderful? All groomed and puffed up and ready for Westminster! Designed by Trifari's master designer, Alfred Philippe, the design for this brooch was patented on February 10, 1942, as you can see by the above photo of original filing at the US Patent Office.

~ The entire brooch has been thickly plated with faux gold, which forms a perfect background for dozens upon dozens of faceted, pavé-set, clear crystals; these faux diamonds outline the poodle's ear, forelegs, portions of the rear legs, pom-pom tail, and waist

~ One faceted, faux ruby marks her eye

~ The jelly belly is comprised of a large cabochon of clear Lucite (as are all Jelly Bellies, that's where the nickname comes from); the jelly belly is in good condition with only light signs of age wear, but no cracks or chips

~ She measures 2 7/8" high and 1.5" wide

~ Featured in many jewelry books, one is American Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti & Brunialti, p. 148

c. 1942, in very good condition, 4 missing stones replaced by me; age related tarnish to the gold plating; marked "Pat Pend", "Sterling" and "Trifari" with crown logo above the "T", all of which are correct. This brooch was probably issued just before the patent (shown above) was filed in 1942.

Price = $535.00 b 5, q-z, jb

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