Key features & details
Wonderful rare vintage MCM Marcel Boucher gold-tone insect bee pin with colorful enamel and green cabochon eyes
Hallmarked "© Boucher" with inventory stamp "9654" dating the piece to his mid-1960s production
Intricate design details include lifelike bee anatomy, openwork wings, and an amber and chocolate enamel body
Measures approximately 1.13 inches (28 mm) wide x 1.25 inches (32 mm) long x 0.50 inches (13 mm) deep
Features a secure rollover C-clasp closure
Mid-Century Modern collectible insect design motif
Gemstone specifications
Main Stones: Green glass cabochons in bezel settings
Accent Materials: Amber and chocolate brown enamel body accents
Condition report
Very good vintage condition overall with light, age-appropriate surface wear to the gold finish
Right wing has one small section where the openwork metal wire frame has separated (see close-up photo)
Left wing tip displays very minor finish wear on the gold plating
Pin stem and clasp mechanism function smoothly and lock securely