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Marcel Boucher Bird of Paradise Brooch NWS 1-1353 ~ Isn't she magnificent?! Every tiny feather has been engraved into the goldtone metal, down to the smallest detail. ~ She sits on a branch that is laden with leaves, flowers and berries, depicted in pale green and pale pink, faceted crystals. Even the wood of the branch is engraved to show the bark. ~ Her breast is covered in pavé-set, faceted, faux diamonds, while her magnificent crown contains faux diamonds, as well as faux rubies, faux sapphires, citrines, and pale pink stones. ~ Her long tail feathers are also decorated with larger, pavé-set, faux diamonds. These clear crystals have all been set into rhodium plated metal, to set the stones off in a gleaming, brilliant background. ~ One large coral cabochon depicts her eye. ~ This magnificent bird measure a whopping 4" high and 2.25" wide. ~ Signed on the reverse "©BOUCHER" c. 1958, in excellent condition Research: Collectible Costume Jewelry, by Cherri Simonds, p. 133. Price = $375.00 a-c2, b Who was Boucher? |
