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Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry

Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry

Beautiful double leaf brooch of gold tone textured metal, faux pearl. Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry

Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry
The history of Marboux brand lasted from 1937 to 1955, when French designer Marcel Boucher marked his products Marboux, or MB (1950 – 1955).
Born in Paris in 1898, Boucher’s mother worked as a seamstress, and his father died when Marcel was still a child. Being the only son of the widow, he joined the corps of the French medical ambulance, instead of the front line during the First World War.
After the end of the war, Boucher worked at the Cartier jewelry house in Paris, and he started from the very bottom — as an apprentice. In 1922, Boucher accepts the proposal to become a designer at the New York branch of the “Cartier” firm.
After the default of 1929, Cartier’s business suffered a lot. In general, it was a turning point for many jewelry companies. That’s why, most jewelers turned to more affordable materials for creating costume jewelry. So, one might say, thanks to the crisis, costume jewelry business has flourished.

Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry

Ballerina gold tone faux pearl lucite brooch pin

During this period, in the 1930s, Marcel Boucher collaborated with Mazer, creating ceremonial buckles and masquerade decorations.
Already in 1937, Boucher founded his small company “Marcel Boucher and Cie Company NY”. His company became famous for decorations depicting birds, flowers and insects. Many decorations had an original three-dimensional design, with the use of enamel and the highest quality crystals.
However, during the Second World War, Bush temporarily moved production to Mexico. In fact, the metal used in the manufacture of jewellery was necessary for military needs, so, Boucher used silver during this period, which was abundant in Mexico.

Marked Marboux

Maker’s mark

Noteworthy, the most valuable and sought-after are the decorations from the certain lines. In particular, “Birds of Paradise”, “Ballet of Jewels”, as well as silver jewelry, marked Parisiana (1942 – 1947).

Signed Marboux vintage costume jewelry

Cream and green tone faux pearl and gold tone leaves bracelet

Detail. Cream and green tone faux pearl and gold tone leaves bracelet

1950s silver tone aster clip on earrings

1950s silver tone aster clip on earrings

Aster flower gold tone brooch

Aster flower gold tone brooch

Beige and yellow lucite pin

Beige and yellow green lucite earrings

Bow silver tone brooch

Bow silver tone brooch

Brushed gold tone textured metal circle brooch pin with a faux pearl

Brushed gold tone textured metal circle brooch pin with a faux pearl

Chrisantemum vintage brooch of gold tone. 5.5 cm

Chrysanthemum vintage brooch of gold tone. 5.5 cm

Classic curl pattern silver tone brooch decorated with rhinestones and faux pearls

Classic curl pattern silver tone brooch decorated with rhinestones and faux pearls

Coral and white leaf bracelet, 1960s

Coral and white leaf bracelet, 1960s

Feather brooch pin of gold tone. 8 cm. 1960s

Feather brooch pin of gold tone. 8 cm. 1960s

Heart shaped silver and gold tone earrings

Heart shaped silver and gold tone earrings

Leaf silver tone textured metal brooch

Leaf silver tone textured metal brooch

Mother of pearl plastic flower pin brooch of gold tone

Mother of pearl plastic flower pin brooch of gold tone

Ribbon swirl silver tone textured metal brooch

Ribbon swirl silver tone textured metal brooch

Seashell with a faux pearl earrings

Seashell with a faux pearl earrings

Set of leaf brooch and earrings. Jewelry alloy, faux pearl

Set of leaf brooch and earrings

Silver and gold tone leaf and disk clip on earrings

Silver and gold tone leaf and disk clip on earrings

Swirl design brooch of silver tone and crystals. 8 cm

Swirl design brooch of silver tone and crystals. 8 cm

Lucite leaves gold tone brooch 1950-1960s

Lucite leaves gold tone brooch 1950-1960s

Signature

Maker’s mark