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French work, late 19th century Oval brooch in...

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French work, late 19th century Oval brooch in 800 thousandths silver and 750 thousandths pink gold with floral and foliage motifs enhanced with button pearls and rose-cut diamonds. 750 thousandths pink gold pin. Diamond hallmark of the Théodule BOURDIER workshop. Diameters of pearls: from 3.3 to 4.5mm. Dimensions: 1.9x4.3cm. P. Gross weight: 6.8g. Théodule BOURDIER (1837-1898) received his inscription in 1863. Through his marriage to Marie Françoise Griffeuille in 1872, he became Alfred Cartier's brother-in-law. Specializing in wedding baskets, Bourdier was a supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia. He was awarded a Gold Medal at the Paris World's Fairs of 1878 and 1889, and took part in the Chicago International Exhibition in 1893.