Description: Untitled Document Vintage Toyokoki CPO Sterling Silver Japanese Pearl Butterfly Pin Brooch & Jewelry Box This vintage Toyokoki CPO Sterling silver Japanese pearl butterfly pin brooch and jewelry box dates from the 1940s. It is made of Sterling silver stamped "Silver 950" with a decorative etched engraved design and set with 8 varying sizes, color of real pearls. Toyokoki Japanese silver was expertly made during occupied Japan after WWII and CPO stands for the Central Purchasing Agency for the US Army, Navy bases in Japan. This beautiful butterfly shaped brooch has cut out design wings scalloped along the bottom set with pearls, has the "CPO" stamp on the back and has a hinged bar pin with trombone clasp closure. The brooch measures 3 inches long and is in good condition with only some slight tarnish discoloration. Included is the original presentation gift box covered in a blue gold stamped paper with the CPO label on the bottom, lined in white silk and has a push button clasp closure. The box has some wear with paper lifting underneath (see close-ups). This is truly a rare and wonderful piece of Japanese quality made jewelry wearable art! Items are described as accurately as possible, sold as found, possibly having some imperfections and flaws. Winning bidder needs to respond within 3 days from close of auction. Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise we reserve the right to resell the item. Items come from a nonsmoking environment. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. ©1999-2024 1860-1960
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: San Mateo, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T02:03:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Main Stone Creation: Cultured
Shape: Butterfly
Signed: Yes
Color: Silver
Material: Metal
Main Stone Color: White
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item Length: 3 in
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone: Akoya Pearl
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Antique
Type: Brooch
Metal Purity: 950
Era: Retro (1935-1950)
Main Stone Shape: Round
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Theme: Animals & Insects
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Number of Gemstones: 8
Country of Origin: Japan
