Retro vintage bow shaped Boucher designer 1940's brooch:
~ Loopy ribbon or bow design
~ Sterling silver metal
~ Glowing ruby red rhinestones with clear rhinestone accents
~ Versatile piece - wear on a chain or cord as a necklace pendant by stringing through a loop
~ Retro 1940's Hollywood Glam look
Ready and waiting for your lapel, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!
AGE OR ERA: Authentic true vintage jewelry piece - estimating 1940's in age. It has the Phrygian Cap mark that was used c 1937 - 1949 - and sterling jewelry was made primarily 1942 - 1947. So estimating 1942 - 1947 in age.
MARKINGS: STERLING and the MB Phrygian Cap mark stamped on the back side
METAL / MATERIAL: 925 grade sterling silver & glass rhinestones
CLASP / CLOSURE: Standard roll over safety clasp or catch
MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 2" long x 1 1/4" wide
WEIGHT: 10.0 grams on my scale
TESTING: x
U.S. RING SIZE: x
INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x
CONDITION = Great vintage condition - given the rarity and collectibility. There is very minor chipping on the bottom right two ruby red rhinestones, the pin back has the slightest bend (which is very easily straightened if you feel the need), there are two minute casting flaws in the sterling silver metal body near the STERLING mark - on the back side only, and the clear rhinestone have darkened a bit over the years (which I think just lends to the vintage charm). See last photos. Pin back hardware in good working order. In an excellent state of preservation
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