MB Boucher Sterling 'Jewels of Fantasy' Gold Pave and Square Cut Emeralds Butterfly Pin
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MB Boucher Sterling 'Jewels of Fantasy' Gold Pave and Square Cut Emeralds Butterfly Pin
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Description: gold plated sterling, rhinestones
Marked: MB (phrygian cap); Sterling, 2303
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1, pp. 62-63 for the 'extraordinary' series of stylized animals with these square stones. Mark dates this to 1945. Our thanks to Roberto Brunialti for sorting out the dates of the Boucher serial numbers, and generously sharing the information. Cera, Jewels of Fantasy, p. 180. Advertised for sale at Maas Brothers, price $45, in the Tampa [FL] Tribune, 25 Mar 1945, p 9; click thumbnail above to view advertisement
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3.55" x 2.2"
Price: US$1595 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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