J Lacloche, Gold duck brooch

J Lacloche
Gold duck brooch

Polished gold duck on wheels with circular-cut ruby accents
18k yellow gold
Signed J. Lacloche
1 x 1 1/2 ins; Gross weight 4.2 dwts

Jacques Lacloche, son of Jacques, one of the four brothers of Lacloche Freres, revived the fine house in 1933. He dared to bring modern design and a touch of whimsy that emerged in the jewelry of the 1940s and 50s, including Les Saisons, gold female figural pins that each depict a different season. Another whimsy series would be this duck pull toy and a rolling horse scooter. By the late 60s Jacques abandoned jewelry to establish himself as a gallerist in Paris dealing in modern design. L'Ecole des Art Joailliers of Van Cleef & Arpels held an exhibition in the winter of 2019 on occasion of the publication of a complimentary book Lacloche Joailliers by Laurence Mouillefarine.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with normal signs of wear. Marks: Paris Cannes Depose, with French hallmarks.