Vintage Boucher Fur Clip Brooch Bird House Rhinestone Enamel Mechanical Figural

Description

By far one of Marcel Boucher rarest Pieces
The condition is incredible for it's age
However it is MISSING THE BIRD(Sad face emoji)
THE MECHANICAL DOOR IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER,OPENS WHEN YOU PULL THE CHAIN
If you repair of ever have this bird,this is the best buy ever!
Trembler,Mechanical bird
Rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, enamelling, faux pearl on the end of the chain. On pulling the chain, the door opens to reveal the cuckoo, which would tremble on a spring, bearing its subtitle sign
Marked
: MB (phrygian cap)Pat Pend
Reference
: Roberto Brunialti communicates that this piece was advertised in Vogue, 15 February 1941. Part of the Boucher 'moveable' series of 1940,
I have only seen one other before priced little under 7,000
On a personal note-I cannot believe it is in this great condition front and back,but missing the bird..I am still happy to have it
Measures
2.45" x 1.85" x 0.75" from side , chain hangs down 2"
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