Retailer Antique, French, Name Brooch- "Marcelle" by FIX

retailer This French brooch is circa early 1900s and has the name "Marcelle" in raised lettering with a floral design. The back of the brooch has the maker's mark FIX. Fix was the company started by François Savard in 1823. The company name came from the process of fixe, laminating brass with 14 carat and 18 carat hot gold foil-- a type of gold-plating. François's son Auguste took over the company in 1893.

The brooch measures approximately 1.5" in length.

****Please note the pin moves freely within the safety portion. Unless pressure is exerted to push the pin outward, it will stay securely in place on clothing.

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