1940’s Coro Bakelite & Sterling Silver Locket Brooch
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1940’s Coro Bakelite & Sterling Silver Locket Brooch
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- Metal:Sterling Silver
- Dimensions:Height: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
- Style:Retro
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:1940-1949
- Date of Manufacture:1940’s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with scratching to both the sterling and bakelite surfaces from age. Straight pin is slightly bent from use with some darkened patina. Dark line at the cleft of the heart which can be seen on the back. See photos for details.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU48735082551
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