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Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

Name: Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip
Brand: Marcel Boucher
Rating: 4.9 (150 reviews)

About the Item

Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a pale mint green and lemon yellow pearlized enamel, crystal rhinestone pave, rhodium plated base metal, with faux pearl drop on the silvered metal pull chain. By pulling the chain, the hatch door opens to a cuckoo bird that quivers on a steel spring, holding in its beak a sign marked Cuckoo. Advertised in American Vogue, 15 February 1941, p 14 Part of the whimiscal Marcel Boucher mechanical series of 1940. Featured in Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 pp 45-48 Excellent, Condition Marked: MB Phrygian Cap), U, Pat Pend Size: 2.45" x 1.85" x 0.75" ; chain hangs down 2"

Creator:
Marcel Boucher
Metal:
Rhodium,Base Metal,Enamel,Steel
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Repaired: A touch of solder has been added inside clock where pull chain is attached, see image. Wear consistent with age and use. A touch of solder has been added inside clock where pull chain is attached.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4613841842