Vintage Coro "Chinaman" brooch by Adolph Katz
Vintage Brooch from 1942, Coro China man. Unique brooch. Missing one rhinestone (Image 3).Measure: approximately 2.5 inches x 1.75 inches (Images 4 and 5). Clasp works perfectly. Here are two sites where I saw similar Chinaman and Chinawoman brooches. Copy and paste the links onto a new browser tab for more information. https://www.rubylane.com/item/158641-BC-434/Ex78ceptional-CORO-Adolf-Katz-Enameled-Asian?search=1https://www.etsy.com/listing/1273373279/rare-chinawoman-coro-signed-1942-vintageSummary of my findings:This Coro Chinaman from 1942 was designed by Adolph Katz. The brooch is hand painted so no two are the same. Enamel work with clear rhinestones. A similar brooch can be seen in the Brunailti Book American Costume Jewelry: Arts and Industry.