Chaumet Lapis Lazuli, Mother of Pearl and Gold Harlequin Brooch, 1962
Chaumet Lapis Lazuli, Mother of Pearl and Gold Harlequin Brooch, 1962
$9,000.00
Description: A lapis lazuli, mother of pearl and 18 karat gold Harlequin brooch, 1962.
Marks: Signed Chaumet Paris, French hallmarks. Engraved “Le Spectacle du Monde”, dated.
Dimensions: 2.25” x 2.0”.
Weight: 31.52 grams.
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.
