Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, enamelling, faux pearls. Pulling the chain makes the arms and legs move up and down
Marked: MB (phrygian cap), Pat Pend, I (capital letter i, on leg), S (on hat)
Reference: Cera, Jewels of Fantasy, pp 278-9. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 1 p 45. Advertised in Vogue Feb 1940; click thumbnail above to view ad. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer Marcel Boucher, dated 1940.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.85" x 2.1"
Price: US$6750 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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