A sassy little songbird stares steadily out from this Coro Craft fur clip. I don't know what kind of bird this is, but you can tell he is an enthusiastic vocalist just by looking at him. The gilded sterling silver clip is cold enameled in yellow and orange, and the bird's belly is paved in clear rhinestones. He perches against bright green leaves. A fur clip has two long, hinged prongs meant to clasp furs but are great for use on other heavy fabrics. This lively fur clip is marked "Coro Craft Sterling." Circa 1945.

Emanuel Cohn and Carl Rosenberger established the New York accessories boutique Coro in 1901. Coro purchased a manufacturing facility in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1929, which became the world's largest costume jewelry facility. During World War II, 70% of Coro's jewelry plants converted to military production. The facilities that continued producing jewelry began using sterling silver, declaring Coro the first company to use non-priority metals to support the U.S. war effort.

Details.....The brooch measures 2.48" by 2.26". In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces; we consider it part of the charm.

Item #JJ1043