French Art Deco stylized swirl “Seashell” clip / brooches with the maker’s mark of Pierre Maillard in 18k gold set with 82 round-cut diamonds (approximately 4 carats TW), marked: P and M (maker’s mark of Pierre Maillard, rue St. Martin, 75003, Paris) in a diamond poincon, (2x), French Eagle’s head assay mark for 18k gold (4x), c. 1938
Donald Deskey (attr.) / American Streamline Modernist store display c. 1928-30
DONALD DESKEY attributed (1894-1989) USA
DESKEY-VOLLMER, INC. (maker)
Modernist intersecting-circles store display c.1928-30
Chrome-plated sphere and cylindrical shaft and details, original plate glass shelves and mirrored base
***This store display piece is exceptional quality and survives in mint condition.
For more information and related designs see: Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, E.P. Dutton: New York, 1987, pages 12-17 and 96-98 (Abby Rockefeller table centerpiece)