Marcel Boucher 1930s Duette DressClip Brooch US Patent 2034129 Mazer Bros signed

Marcel Boucher for Mazer Brothers duette type brooch with a dazzling array of glittering rhinestones. The duette-component on the reverse of the brooch features a mark which reads "U.S. Pat. 2034129" and "Other Pat. Pend". «Marcel Boucher was born in Paris in 1899. After obtaining his final diploma from the Bernard Palissy school of applied arts, he worked for Cartier initially in Paris and then in New York where he moved in 1925. In 1930 he was hired by Mazer Bros. where he remained until 1937. Boucher, who was living in Eltingville, Staten Island, New York, patented two mechanisms for Mazer, which permitted two separate clips to be joined, thus forming a single brooch (des. n° 2,032,907, 3гd March 1936 and des. n° 2,032,908)» Roberto & Cara Ginelli Brunialti «American Costume Jewelry: Art & Industry, 1935-1950, A-M», 2008. This brooch consists of two components that can be worn together as a big bow-shaped brooch or as a two dress-clips. The brooch features pavé rhinestones in a flower patterns that cover all the surface. Size: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4" Weight: 33 grams (1.16 oz) Note: Listing includes one brooch. Other accessories in photos and video are not included. Please see all of the photos and video as they are the part of the description. We invite you to visit our shop for more unique vintage jewelry.