Marcel Buffet vintage costume jewelry
Artisan Egyptian motif bronze brooch. 1970s. Marcel Buffet vintage costume jewelry (1955-1992)
Marcel Buffet vintage costume jewelry
The history of French costume jewelry trademark “M.Buffet” began sixty-six years ago in Lyon. Incorporated on 25 December 1955, “Monsieur Marcel Buffet” company was owned by a talented sculptor and jewelry designer Marcel Buffet. From the very first days his company became known for unique artisan designs.
Handcrafting bracelets, massive pendants and necklaces in abstract, geometric and brutalist designs, Buffet primarily worked with bronze. He created museum worth wearable art inspired by ancient civilizations of Aztec, Maya, Egyptian and indigenous peoples of South America and Australia.
Noteworthy, the author’s hallmark became spiral dangle charms attached to bracelets and necklaces. His high-end cast bronze pieces with antique finish are very collectible.
The marking includes “M. Buffet” in fancy script. The company ceased to exist on 22 April 1992.
Ancient ethnic motif necklace
Maker’s mark
1970s bronze bracelet
Abstract design golden pendant. 1960s
Engraved pattern textured bronze bracelet. 1960s
Ancient bronze bracelet. 1970s
Aztek ancient tribal design bronze bracelet
Bronze cufflinks. 2.5 cm. 1960s
Brutalist bronze bracelet. 1970s
Cross pendant. Textured bronze
Egyptian motif bronze bracelets. 1970s
Engraved pattern ethnic design necklace
Geometric design bronze cufflinks
Inspired by ancient civilizations design bronze bracelet
Ornate design bronze necklace. 1970s
Pendant with charms
Engraved bronze pendant
Silver tone earrings. 1970s
Textured Silver plated bronze bracelet. 1970s
Openwork bronze earrings. 1970s
Square shaped bronze pendants. 5 cm. 1970s
Sun swirl design bronze bracelet. 1970s
Vintage textured bronze necklace. 1960s
Wide antique bronze bracelet. 1960s
Maker’s mark
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