Retro French Articulated Mechanic Rose Brooch, Solid 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Flower Pin, Collectible Signed Jewelry by Jean Ferrière 1960s

An unbelievable mechanic signed jewelry by Jean Ferrière, Paris. Dating to the 1960's this solid 18 karat yellow gold and platinum retro brooch has an amazing detailing and is a true MASTERPIECE of goldsmith art!!! Signed and numbered, this rose is marked with mercury head hallmark and platinum dogs head plus double eagles head hallmark (18k gold and platinum French stamps).

Representing a rose, this vintage brooch is articulated and can thus present the flower in full bloom or closed up in bud. The central pistils are articulated gold rods, where each pistil is set with a spakling brilliant cut diamond. The total weight of the diamonds is about 1.6 carats!

The petals are made of woven gold thread and the edge of each petal is accented with a platinum back line of diamonds. The stem is set with leaves and a diamond. The leaves movement activates the mechanism of opening and closing of the flower bud.

The pin has a safety pump and 2 gold rods are at the back of the flower to keep it in place once attached to the garment.

A unique and UBER RARE vintage original designer brooch with animated mechanism. A true collector's item!

Details:
Total weight of diamonds: circa 1.60 carats (VVSI, DHI);
Height: 5 cm, width of the closed rose: 2 cm and open: 4.2 cm;
Weight: 24.4 g;
Authentic vintage retro brooch - French work of the 1960s by Jean Ferrière, Paris.
Hallmarks: French assay office stamps, masters mark, sign, France, number 2364;