Eratique Vintage
Marcel Boucher “Violets” Brooch | Signed 8368P Floral Bouquet Pin
Marcel Boucher “Violets” Brooch | Signed 8368P Floral Bouquet Pin
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A signed Marcel Boucher floral brooch titled Violets, designed as a graceful gold-tone bouquet with textured stems, layered leaves, and luminous faux pearl-style flower centers. A highly collectible 1960's piece with stunning detail and craftmanship. The flower for the birth month of February, Violets primarily symbolize modesty, faithfulness and devotion. In Floriography (the Victorian Language of Flowers) Blue and purple violets represent trust and devotion, while white violets stand for innocence and purity. This brooch has the look of a miniature corsage, combining sentimental floral symbolism and detail with the refined construction associated with collectible Boucher costume jewelry.
Style & Era Notes:
This brooch has classic mid-century designer costume jewelry appeal, with a dimensional floral bouquet design, textured gold-tone surfaces, and a compact but detailed silhouette. The tied-stem arrangement gives it the look of a miniature corsage or keepsake bouquet, making it softer and more sentimental than a typical rhinestone brooch. Violets are the
Research / Identification Notes:
This brooch is signed Boucher and marked Violets on the reverse, with design number 8368P. The named flower mark adds a special collector detail, identifying the piece as part of Boucher’s floral design work rather than a generic bouquet brooch. Similar Boucher floral pieces were produced with named flower motifs such as violets, carnations, roses, pansies, and orchids, reflecting the brand’s refined mid-century approach to botanical costume jewelry.
Materials & Details:
Signed Boucher gold-tone brooch with faux pearl-style floral centers and textured bouquet/stem detailing. The reverse is signed Boucher, numbered 8368P, and marked Violets. Please review photos for the signature, number, Violets mark, pin mechanism, pearl surfaces, gold-tone finish, scale, and construction.
Measurements / Size / Weight:
Measures approximately 2 3/16 inches by 1 3/8 inches. Weight is approximately 15 grams.
Testing / Verification Note:
Identified by the Boucher signature, design number, and Violets mark. Pearl accents are described as faux pearl-style based on appearance unless otherwise documented.
Condition:
Vintage condition with normal age-appropriate wear. Please review photos for faux pearl surface wear, finish wear, patina, pin mechanism, and any age-related marks. The brooch presents as a complete and wearable signed designer costume piece that we would describe as very good to excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Styling Tip:
Wear it on a cream sweater, black blazer, silk scarf, dress collar, coat lapel, or pinned to a handbag for a soft floral accent with mid-century designer character.
Shop Note:
Product descriptions are written and reviewed with care based on visible construction, markings, testing when available, seller research, and detailed photos. Vintage and antique jewelry may show age-related wear, and gemstone, metal, maker, and era identifications are provided in good faith unless professionally appraised, certified, or documented.
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