Name: Vintage 1941 Art Deco Crown Trifari Spaney Rhinestone Orchid Pin
SKU: 923
Availability: InStock

Vintage 1941 Art Deco Crown Trifari Spaney Rhinestone Orchid Pin

$195.00

This is a vintage 1941 Art Deco crown Trifari rhinestone pin. It has graduating orchids amid long fancy curled and twisted leaves. The metal is silver plated and it has the old crown Trifari mark and a 1941 DES PAT patent mark of 129319. Some of the stones are bright white and some are dull with age. The silver rhodium plating is still all intact having only light minor surface scuffs from age. It has not been cleaned or polished in many, many years. Condition is excellent. Size is 3 3/4″ long by 1 5/8″ across the center. A lovely addition for your collection or display.

the 1941 Trifari “Alfred Spaney” floral spray and orchid-themed pins are highly sought after by collectors and considered a rare find. These pieces are valued for their early “Crown Trifari” signature, high-quality pavé crystal work, and the prestige of being designed by Alfred Spaney in the early 1940s.

Key Reasons for Collectibility:

Designer Provenance: Designed by Alfred Spaney, often signed “Crown Trifari” and sometimes accompanied by patent numbers from 1941.
“Book Piece” Status: The 1941 Spaney flower bouquet brooch is documented in authoritative costume jewelry books (e.g., Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carroll), making it highly desirable.
Design Quality: These pins often feature elaborate floral designs with rhodium or gold plating, pavé crystals, and sometimes cabochon stones.
Rarity: Early 1940s Trifari pieces are generally rare, with some variations of this pin considered hard to find.

Market Value:

These pins can sell for hundreds of dollars, with prices varying based on condition and specific design, often ranging from roughly $200 to over $700 for exceptional examples.
The large floral spray pins with red ruby-colored lozenges or clear rhinestone pave are particularly popular in the vintage market.

The pins are described as having wonderful sparkle, great presence, and are often sought after to be added to collections.

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Description

This is a vintage late Art Deco Crown Trifari rhinestone orchid pin designed by Alfred Spaney for Trifari in 1941. It has graduating orchids amid long fancy curled and twisted ribbons and leaves. The metal is rhodium plated and it has the old crown Trifari mark and a 1941 DES PAT patent mark of 129319. Some of the rhinestones have dulled with age but most are still bright, white, and clear. Overall, the entire pin is very sparkly and showy. The silver rhodium plating is still all intact having only light minor surface scratches from age. It has not been cleaned or polished in many, many years. Condition is excellent, gently used. Size is large at 3 3/4″ long by 1 5/8″ across the center. This is a gorgeous, early, Crown Trifari pin by well known Art Deco designer Alfred Spaney for your vintage signed costume jewelry collection.