Vintage Birds Brooch

Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE

Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE
Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE

Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE    Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE

You are looking at a rare 1940s MB Boucher. Gold plated metal and pave set rhinestones and pearls. This is a book piece, and a rare treasure to add to a collection.

1940s ultra rare MB (Marcel Boucher) BOUCHER huge Lyrebird on a branch brooch pin. It is one of the most desirable, sought after and collectible Marvel Boucher designs.

Made entirey of pave set rhinestone crystals on a gold rhodium plated base, the gold wings with geometric line cut into them and a smooth gold back. A tiny emerald crystal for an eye.

Faux pearl cream berries in the birds beak. The bird sits on a gold branch with pave set crystal leaves and cream pearl berries. Extremely dimensional with breathtaking detail. Marked MB with a Phrygian helmet. This design was patented in 1948. There is an earlier version made of enamel which was slightly smaller that was patented in 1941. Book reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 page 68. The item "Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE" is in sale since Wednesday, April 3, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Costume Jewellery\Retro (1940s)".v-29" and is located in Tetbury. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Beads/ Stones: Rhinestone
  • Type: Brooch/ Pin
  • Main Material/ Metal: Gold Plated
  • Ring Size: Not Applicable
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style/ Period: 1943
  • Brand: Marcel Boucher
  • Theme: Birds
  • Main Colour: Gold/Silver

Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE    Vintage BOUCHER 1940s Lyre Bird on Branch Rhinestone Brooch Pin, RARE