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Dahlia - Vintage Marcel Boucher Gold Plate Cultured Pearl Flower Brooch. This lovely pin is crafted from a heavy gold plate over base metal, hallmarked Boucher, Dahlia,  and an inventory #8375P. Featuring a genuine cultured pearl, vintage styling and high quality craftsmanship. The wonderful brooch is one of Marcel Boucher's creations from the flower collection. It is made in the form of a dahlia flower, with exquisite textured petals of gold, and a lustrous white pearl. The pin on the back of the brooch locks in place securely, and is in perfect working order. This gorgeous eye catching brooch is perfect for every occasion, it will delight you every time you wear it! It will make a wonderful addition to your collection or an excellent gift.

History: Marcel Boucher was one of the most talented designers and manufacturers of American costume jewelry in the 20th century. His jewelry was notable from the very beginning due to the excellent design and high - quality materials. It was commonly mistaken for precious jewelry. 

Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier, who brought him to the United States. In the 1930s, he took a job with Mazer Bros., where he worked until he founded his own company in 1937. Boucher made a name for himself creating bold, imaginative, enameled pieces that were individual works of art, with brooches shaped like fruits, animals, and human figures. In particular, collectors covet for his fantasy bird pieces from the 1940s. Boucher items, which are usually signed, can be roughly dated based on their inventory number and mark. In 1944 he changed the company name to Marcel Boucher Ltd. to Marcel Boucher & Cie. Early Pieces may be marked "Marboux" or with his initials in a cartouche. "MB Sterling" was used between 1942 and 1944. Pieces made between 1944 and 1949 may be marked with a Phrygian cap above his initials. Later pieces are marked " Marcel Boucher" or "Boucher". After 1955 the copyright symbol appears before his name. When Marcel Boucher died in 1965, his wife, Sandra took over the company. In 1972, the company became a subsidiary of watchmaker Dovorn industries. 

Measurements: Brooch 35.50 mm x 35.50 mm 

Stone Size: Cultured Pearl 4.00 mm 

Weight: 16.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America, New York 

Date: Circa 1950