Description: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS!...Ultra rare, iconic MB (Marcel Boucher) BOUCHER huge 1941 'Grasshopper' pin. One of the most desirable, sought after, and collectible BOUCHER designs; even rarer in metallic enamel. The head, wings, upper legs, thorax and abdomen feature subtle, gradient metallic shades of two-tone green and/or chartreuse, fuchsia, tan and bronze enameling. Two-tone green and chartreuse leaves with clear pave rhinestone accents. Extremely dimensional and the detail is incredible! Rhodium-plated base metal.Approximately 4" by 2 1/2" at widest.Signed MB in the tall capital letters with the Phrygian helmet over it and DES PAT'D.Book reference here can be found on page 55 of Brunialti's 'American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry, Vol 1.Advertised for sale at Kaufmann's, in the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, April 27, 1941, p 16, with other Boucher pieces (research/information courtesy of N&N's vintage jewelry site).I would deem this the pin to be in very good condition with insignificant wear to the enamel. So stunning and exquisite! (This would be a perfect complement to the Boucher preying mantis, if you're lucky enough to have it).Book reference here of the most common pave rhinestone version can be found on page 52 of Brunialti's 'American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950'. Rated *****5 of *****5 stars for quality and rarity.Marcel Boucher (1898–1965) was a French jeweler. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York City where he developed a passion for jewelry design, studying under Pierre Cartier as an apprentice. By the 1930s, he was working for Mazer Brothers. However, in 1937 he decided to establish his own company, which he called Marcel Boucher and Cie.His pins were often made to look 3D, sometimes with several layers In the opinion of many costume jewelry experts, the bird, marine and flower designs that he created in the 1940s have never been surpassed.
Price: 3495 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2024-05-04T21:05:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Pin
Main Stone Color: White/Colorless
Color: Multicolor
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Signed: Yes
Brand: Boucher
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Setting Style: Pavé
Material: Glass, Enamel
Main Stone: Crystal
Metal: Sterling Silver
