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Trifari "Alfred Philippe" Silver Tesselated Octagon Collar Necklace

Item #AM112235

Measures 14-1/4" long and 3/8" wide. Meant to be worn high on the throat as a "dog collar." Plated in silver-tone metal, probably rhodium or Trifanium. Marked TRIFARI DES. PAT. 143349. This patent number dates the piece to 1945 and identifies the designer as Alfred Philippe. To see the original patent drawing, click here. Slide clasp holds well. No damage to plating on front or back of necklace. Normal patina to back of clasp. $125.00 (Includes insured shipping to a U.S.A. address)