Extra Large Molded Resin Plastic Rhinestone Flower Clip Earrings

Lovely pair of early Art Deco modernism, early transitional marked KTF Trifari Alfred Phillipe pierced earrings with butterfly backs. They have a clipped punch stamp full word sterling marking alongside the KTF mark. This mark was only used by Trifari to indicate Alfred Philippe who was the well known legendary head designer for Trifari from 1935-1968, thereby influencing the mid century modernist movement. Prior to working for Trifari Alfred Philippe was a designer for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpel and other well known makers of fine jewelry. These earrings resemble wind blown sails like you would see on a sailboat. Each earring measures 1" north to south by 3/4" east to west on the diagonal at the bottom. The two sails are open on one side and converge into one piece on the opposite side. Both have matching vintage replacement sterling silver butterfly backs. Overall condition of both earrings is excellent. No damage or repair. Original patina is intact and they have not been polished out. From an estate many decades ago this is a beautiful pair of hard to find Alfred Philippe earrings for your collection of rare and hard to find antique and vintage designer jewelry.