Rare Antique Trifari Necklace from Goldenbraid collection Signed Patent 1948

Exquisite Trifari choker necklace in antique gold color. Book piece from the Goldenbraid collection, that was featured in Trifari advertisement in 1947. In the advertisement the jewelry of this collection is compared to the golden braids of Rapunzel from the fairy tale. The hidden clasp of the necklace is marked Crown Trifari Des. Pat. Pend., which means that a patent application has been filed for the design of this necklace and bracelet (not available). Patent 148,440 was filed by Trifari Chief designer Alfred Philip on 21 July 1947 and was issued on 20 January 1948. Signed: Crown Trifari Des. Pat. Pend. Size: approximately 17 inches / 44 cm Weight: 90 g The necklace is overall in very good pre-owned condition. However it has some small signs of time, some patina and scratches, that correspond to actual age of this jewelry - 75 years. Please see all of the photos and video as they are the part of the description. Note: Listing only includes one Trifari necklace. Other accessories are not included. We kindly invite you to visit our shop for more unique vintage pieces. We are listing the collectable 1930-1960’s jewelry from our private collection.