This chic brooch was created by Marcel Boucher in the mid-1940s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the plating. This is consistent with age and is only apparent upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from gold plated sterling metal. It features a bow motif and is accented with small, round, colourless rhinestones. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch features on its reverse the Phrygian cap mark with an 'MB' (for Marcel Boucher) below it (although this has worn over time). There is also a faint serial number - we can identify the first two numbers of this as being '23' - and this dates the brooch to 1945 or 1946. The brooch is also stamped 'STERLING' and 'PAT.PEND'. The brooch measures 6.5cm x 4cm.
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A Short History...
Known for his sophisticated and bold designs, Marcel Boucher is considered one of the most important costume jewellery creators of the twentieth century. Born in France, he moved to New York and became an apprentice designer for Cartier. But, as the Great Depression began, Boucher lost his job with Cartier and began work as a costume jeweller, transferring his skills from fine to imitation pieces. However, it is important to note that whilst the materials he worked with changed, the quality of his design and production remained the same. This brooch is a fabulous example of a Boucher piece that echos the style of high end fine jewels, but is constructed from imitation materials.
Wear it With...
Pair this brooch with a crisp white t-shirt and navy blue blazer.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This lovely mid-century brooch was most likely created in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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This elegant brooch was created by Marcel Boucher in the midto late 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of early twentieth century elegance. It was created by the German Martin Mayer company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the paste stones. This only visible on very close inspection and is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish 1940s brooch was made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created by Kramer of New York in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece and is only visible upon very close inspection.
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This lovely brooch was created in England by the Zoltan White company in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny and slight scuff to the surface of the garnet. This is only really apparent to the touch and with inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of original Art Deco celluloid jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautifully designed 1950s brooch is a high quality and striking piece.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the japanned metal reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age. It is not visible when the piece is being worn and is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring delicate and pretty glass flowers, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Exceptionally rare and intricate, this Austro-Hungarian brooch was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some wear to the enamel work and a tiny chip to the right-hand edge of the brooch. These aspects are only apparent upon very close inspection and do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch was created c.1900.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of the green paste stones in this piece are perhaps later replacements. However, this does not detract from the appeal of the brooch and they are very much in keeping.
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This evocative brooch is emblematic of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic and dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This chic brooch was created by Marcel Boucher in the mid-1940s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the plating. This is consistent with age and is only apparent upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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