Un petit matelot

Vintage Brooch by Fred with a Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds in Gold, Paris, c. 1990


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Vintage Brooch by Fred with a Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds in Gold, Paris, c. 1990
Vintage Brooch by Fred with a Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds in Gold, Paris, c. 1990
Description
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The Little Sailor, le petit matelot, is the protagonist of a traditional French children’s song and thus a well-known figure in French culture. He appears in children’s books, in opera, in chansons, as the name of shops and hotels, and even in jewellery, as this charming brooch demonstrates. The little sailor is crafted from high-karat gold. A pearl forms his head, and a ruby adorns his round cap. Diamonds form the front of his shirt, and blue and red accents, alongside the white of the pearl, give the design a typically French colour palette. The brooch was created in the workshops of the renowned Parisian jeweler Fred. Fred Samuel opened his first boutique in June 1936 on Rue Royale. During the Occupation, he fought against the Germans in the Foreign Legion. Immediately after the war ended, he reopened his business. The Maison then achieved great success during the economic boom of the “Trente Glorieuses” with casual designs inspired by the sea, the Riviera, and colorful gemstones as well as pearls. The Little Sailor is a beautiful example of the Maison’s elegant, effortless style. It is very French and, at the same time, designed with a touch of whimsy. We discovered the brooch in London.
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Vintage Brooch by Fred with a Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds in Gold, Paris, c. 1990
Un petit matelot
€ 3,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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