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Shell brooch

Marguerite Stix (American, born in Vienna, 1908–1975)

American

about 1970

Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Shell; 14 kt. gold; opal; emerald; jade; fire opal

Dimensions Length x width: 9.5 x 10.5 cm (3 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.)

Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated anonymously and by Susan B. Kaplan

Accession Number2011.28

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches

DescriptionReddish-colored clam shell bezel set in 14kt gold with four cabochon opals, four cabochon emeralds, three cabochons of jade and one cabochon fire opal; double pin on back.

ProvenancePersonal collection of Janet Drucker. By 2010, with Drucker Antiques, Inc., Mount Kisco, NY; 2010, purchased from Drucker by MFA (Accession date: January 26, 2011)