Marcel Boucher Parisina Mexican silver floral Necklace

Made in the very late 1940s or in the opening years of the 1950s at the latest, this Marcel Boucher sterling silver necklace is a Mexican piece from the renowned designer’s “Parisina” line. Parisina pieces are not easy to find - Boucher had them made in Mexico for a few years around WWII because the war effort had put restrictions in the availability and use of silver. Yet this specific design, I have never encountered before . Its floral links are nicely cast and oxidized and I love the sculptural oversized dangle. Luxury with a strong naturalist vibe…

Size / Weight: 15 1/2” long (wearable) by 7/8” wide; dangle adds a 2 1/8” drop and is 1 1/4” wide; 61.3 grams

Hallmarks / Date: fully signed with line’s name as well as “STERLING” and bearing Eagle 6 assay mark; 1948-early 1950s

Condition: excellent vintage with a sculptural, naturalist design, great patina and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15452