Louis Aucoc
Louis Aucoc made important contributions to Parisian jewelry. Born in 1850 into a family of gold and silversmiths as a second generation who had first set up in 1821. Situated in the Rue de la Paix, Louis's Father, who purchased the business in 1854 had expanded the business to focus more on jewelry, both gem-set and artistic. Louis began to run the business during the 1870s and Rene Lalique apprenticed with the firm for two years from 1876-1878. Louis purchased the established firm of Lobjois and consolidated the businesses under the name La Masion Aucoc. He built a reputation as a jeweler and craftsman of the highest quality. Focusing more on quality than design itself. The firm participated in many of the major international exhibitions where Louis’s work was greatly admired for the craftsmanship and ability to finish pieces so finely.
In 1900 Louis’ younger brother André assumed control of the business and the emphasis of the company gradually reverted back to silverware. Louis Aucoc passed away in Paris in 1932.
In 1900 Louis’ younger brother André assumed control of the business and the emphasis of the company gradually reverted back to silverware. Louis Aucoc passed away in Paris in 1932.
