Vintage 1944 Coro Craft Sterling Rock Fish Brooch – Adolph Katz Signed Figural

Rare and highly collectible 1944 Coro Craft figural “rock fish” brooch, designed under Adolph Katz. Crafted in sterling silver with gold wash and featuring intricate openwork fins, hand-painted enamel, and dimensional sculptural detail. The piece is set with a large faceted aqua glass centerpiece, clear rhinestones, and contrasting eye stones, giving it a vibrant, lifelike presence. A standout example of Coro Craft’s wartime-era design and craftsmanship. Signed Coro Craft Sterling with Katz cartouche. Condition: good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. * Light enamel wear and surface patina throughout * Some rhinestones show slight darkening typical of vintage pieces * One eye stone may be a later replacement (see close-up) * Pin secures into catch; rollover safety clasp is not currently functional All stones are present and the piece displays beautifully. ⸻ DETAILS * Era: 1940s (dated design, 1944) * Designer: Adolph Katz * Material: Sterling silver with gold wash * Stones: Glass, rhinestones, enamel * Closure: Pin with non-functional rollover safety clasp ⸻ WHY IT’S SPECIAL * Iconic Coro Craft figural design * Wartime sterling piece (increasingly collectible) * Signed and attributable to Adolph Katz * Large, dimensional statement brooch ⸻ Coro Craft, Adolph Katz, vintage brooch, figural jewelry, fish brooch, sterling silver brooch, 1940s jewelry, collectible brooch, designer vintage jewelry