1940s Corocraft Bill
and Coo Sterling Lovebirds Separable Brooch
and Coo Sterling Lovebirds Separable Brooch
Meet Bill and Coo. They are one of many adorable separable brooches produced by Coro over the years.
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Separable brooches are known as
"Duettes" when they were produced by Coro. Trifari also produced these pieces, however theirs were called "Clipmates".
"Duettes" when they were produced by Coro. Trifari also produced these pieces, however theirs were called "Clipmates".
In addition to being able to wear the piece as a pin with both birds on the
frame, each bird is actually a clip which can be worn alone or coupled with its mate, without the frame.
frame, each bird is actually a clip which can be worn alone or coupled with its mate, without the frame.
Bill and Coo are in sterling silver with a gold wash. They each have a large sapphire blue crystal body. Beautiful enamel and clear rhinestones also adorn the birds. They are both perched on a branch of enamel and rhinestones. The bird on the right [I think that's Coo] appears to be chirping at the other bird.
According to the Brunialti book in which it appears on page 141, this Duette was also featured in a Mademoiselle advertisement. The list price at the time was $25.00! Needless to say the value has increased significantly!!
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