Chaumet Bi-Color Gold Monkey Brooch, Circa 1930
Chaumet Bi-Color Gold Monkey Brooch, Circa 1930
$6,000.00
Description: A bi-color 18 karat gold monkey brooch, c. 1930.
Marks: Signed Chaumet & Cie, French assay marks.
Dimensions: 1.75” x 0.75”.
Weight: 12.0 grams.
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Biography
The French maison of Chaumet was founded in 1780, by jeweler Marie- Etienne Nitot, who had previously worked with the jeweler to Queen Marie-Antoinette. From 1885- 1928, Joseph Chaumet, who gave the company its name, became its Director. In 1907, Chaumet moved to 12, Place Vendôme, its longtime home.
