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Circular brooch
Maria Regnier (American (born in Hungary), 1901–1994)
about 1955
Object Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold, aquamarine
Dimensions
Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gerald W. Mefford
Accession Number1995.138
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionCircular brooch fashioned in the shape of a flower. Setting for the stones in the form of an elaborate plate on the back, solder around the circumference of the brooch, and at the center. 14K gold and seventeen aquamarine gemstones.
Marks
"MR" marked twice on back, indistinctly; "HANDW(rought) / 14K" marked on back.
ProvenanceThe artist; 1993, to Ruth J. Mefford (Mrs Gerald W. Mefford); June 21, 1995, gift of Mrs. Mefford to MFA .