{"product_id":"vintage-mma-peacock-brooch-metropolitan-museum-of-art-x-alva-museum-replicas-copy","title":"Vintage Corocraft Sterling \"Bouquet\" Brooch | Alfred Katz 1944 | Book Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Documented Masterwork of Mid-Century American Costume Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew pieces arrive with this level of provenance. The \u003cstrong\u003eCorocraft \"Bouquet\"\u003c\/strong\u003e brooch is a substantial, collector-documented pin designed by \u003cstrong\u003eAlfred Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e and patented in \u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e — appearing by name in the \u003cem\u003e1944 Sears Catalog\u003c\/em\u003e and catalogued on \u003cstrong\u003epage 138\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Costume Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e by Brunialti, the definitive reference for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated over sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e construction — marked \u003cem\u003eCorocraft Sterling\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush spray of \u003cstrong\u003ered round and marquise rhinestones\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with sparkling clear multi-faceted stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural depth at \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1.7\" W × 3.1\" H × 0.6\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e — a commanding presence on any lapel or collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent date \u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, designer attribution: \u003cstrong\u003eAlfred Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed \"Bouquet\" in the \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Sears Catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished in \u003cem\u003eAmerican Costume Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e by Brunialti, p. 138 — a true \u003cstrong\u003ebook piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned vintage. Rhinestones are bright and secure; sterling base retains excellent structural integrity. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptional acquisition for Coro\/Corocraft specialists and Alfred Katz collectors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lady Slippers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52720715366581,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1808\/1121\/files\/IMG_5468_dba2c25b-c536-4a7e-862b-06fa49f90c2b.jpg?v=1781891981","url":"https:\/\/lady-slippers.com\/products\/vintage-mma-peacock-brooch-metropolitan-museum-of-art-x-alva-museum-replicas-copy","provider":"Lady Slippers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}