An Art Deco Linzeler Marchak rock crystal and diamond brooch

An Art Deco Linzeler Marchak rock crystal and diamond brooch

Description

An Art Deco rock crystal and diamond brooch by Linzeler et Marchak, the rectangular shaped rock crystal frame with fluted terminals, millegrain-set with old brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh 1 carat in total, mounted in platinum and white gold, signed Linzeler Marchak, bearing French assay marks for 18ct gold and platinum, inventory number 1475, circa 1922-1927, measuring 3.9 x 2cm, gross weight 9 grams.

Linzeler et Marchak was formed in 1922, a partnership between the Parisian jeweller Robert Lizeler and Alexander Marchak, the son of Alexander Marchak of Kiev, who had migrated in Paris in 1918. Linzeler et Marchak were awarded a Grand Prix at the 1925 Paris Exhibition International des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Moderne for the quality, design, craftsmanship and technical expertise of their jewelry designs. However, it was later that year that the partnership ended, and Alexander Marchak took over the shop at 4 rue de la Paix, keeping the name Linzeler et Marchak until he changed it to A. Marchak in December 1927.