This Coro Craft sailfish brooch is gorgeous, the gilded sterling silver piece is cold enameled and spangled with rhinestones. The powerful fish has an identifying long, sharp bill and spiny dorsal fin. The dorsal and pelvic fins are enameled in rich iridescent colors, and his body is enameled with a pretty calico pattern. Clear stones sparkle on his gills and other fins. The piece is marked "Sterling Craft Coro." Circa 1940.

Emanuel Cohn and Carl Rosenberger established the New York accessories boutique Coro in 1901. Coro purchased a manufacturing facility in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1929, which became the world's largest costume jewelry facility. During World War II, 70% of Coro's jewelry plants converted to military production. The facilities that continued producing jewelry began using sterling silver, declaring Coro the first company to use non-priority metals to support the U.S. war effort.

Details.....The brooch measures 3.15" by 2.5". In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces; we consider it part of the charm.

Item #JJ1009