Boucher Gold Sunburst Amethysts Pink Quartz Cabochons and Turquoise Flower and Leaf Pin Clip and Wingback Earrings Set
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Boucher Gold Sunburst Amethysts Pink Quartz Cabochons and Turquoise Flower and Leaf Pin Clip and Wingback Earrings Set
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Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux turquoise, faux pink quartz cabochons. The wingback earring mechanism puts no clip pressure on the ear; the earring sits, through the 'V' shaped part, on the inside of the ear above the lobe, while the wire secures at the back of the ear. Scroll down for a picture of them being worn.
Marked: Boucher C (all); pin clip, 7141; earrings, 7142
Reference: Mark dates this to 1958. Our thanks to Roberto Brunialti for sorting out the dates of the Boucher serial numbers, and generously sharing the information. See contemporary Judith McCann advert on how Wingback earrings are worn - click thumbnail above to view ad. Patent, for the wingback mechanism, is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Judith McCann of New York, applied for 1944, granted 1947. The items are also available individually; pin clip BOU2443; earrings BOU2445 ••Reference Links - bou2443 bou2445
Condition: Excellent
Size: Pin clip 2.8" x 1.5"; earrings 1.45" x 1.2"
Price: US$895 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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