Brooch which belonged to the sisters Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson and Chana Gurary.
Gold-toned brooch (made by Trifari), set with faux pearls and rhinestones, worn by Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and by her sister Rebbetzin Chana Gurary, wife of R. Shemaryahu Gurary (the Rashag) – both daughters of Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch.
Letter of authenticity enclosed (handwritten note, in English), signed in Hebrew by Rebbetzin Chana Gurary (1899-1991), eldest daughter of Rebbe Rayatz: "I hereby gift... the Trifari faux pearl and rhinestone brooch which my sister and I wore in the 1950s – 1960's". The letter is dated 26th November, 1989.
In a famous photo, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka can be seen wearing another brooch made by Trifari (See: Kedem online 32, Lot no. 1).

Approx. 3.5X3.5 cm. Good condition. One stone is detached.