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1960

  • Work on this object began.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

1970

  • Work on this object ended.

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Melusine Brooch

This is a brooch. It was designed by Marie-Claude Lalique. It is dated ca. 1965 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is gold, gold wire, diamonds, emeralds. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Jacques Jugeat.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8 x 9 x 1 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Melusine Brooch; Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique (France, 1936 – 2003); France; gold, gold wire, diamonds, emeralds; H x W x D: 8 x 9 x 1 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Jacques Jugeat; 1969-143-13

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