Can't get enough of this silly ant's wild antics. This sterling silver, crystal, and rhinestone brooch is packed with whimsical character. Red baguettes run down the insect's thorax, and his chubby crystal abdomen is carved and set with rhinestones. His beady eyes, goofy antennae, and six jitterbugging limbs have a delightful, creepy crawly quality. This (not so) little critter is marked "Coro 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 1.75" by 1.85". In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces; we consider it part of the charm.

Item #JJ1052