Marcel Boucher
Marcel Boucher (1898–1965) was a French jeweller. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York City, where he developed a passion for jewellery design, [1] By the 1930s, he was working for Mazer Brothers. However, in 1937 he decided to establish his own company, which he called Marcel Boucher and Cie.
Costume jewellery by Boucher[edit]
Jewelry by Boucher is almost always signed (meaning a marking signifying authenticity was put on the piece) and has an inventory number on it somewhere.[2] Some of the earliest marks say 'Marboux' or 'MB.'[2]
Boucher used white metal in his pieces, but the entry of the US in World War II meant that metal was scarce.[3] At that point, Boucher began using silver in his work, even moving to Mexico for a brief stint to utilize the silver there.[3]
His pins were often made to look 3D, sometimes with several layers[citation needed].
Boucher's death[edit]
In 1965, Boucher died, and his wife Sandra (who had worked for Harry Winston) took over her husband's company. The company was made a subsidiary sometime between 1970 and 1972 of Davorn Industries.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Hougart, Bille (2006). The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. Cicatrix. p. 28. ISBN 9780971120211.
- ^ a b Jewelry - Collector's compass. Martingale & Co. 2000. p. 26. ISBN 9781564773456.
- ^ a b c Dubbs Ball, Joanne (1990). Costume jewelers: the golden age of design. Schiffer Pub. p. 87. ISBN 9780887402555.