Louis-Alphonse Auger
Auger was founded by Louis-Alphonse Auger in 1862. He begun his career as a stone setter but decided to establish his own firm and set up premises at 54, rue Etienne-Marcel in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. A few years after opening he decided to partner with Gabriel Falguières and remained working together until 1870. For the following eight years Auger worked alone and it was during this time that his business expanded considerably. During such time he created diamond-set tiaras which were convertible, as well as his notable insect brooches with translucent enamel wings and gem-set bodies. Auger was joined in the business by his eldest son George in 1895. Five years later George assumed the running of the business, registering his own mark in May of 1900 and he was shorty joined by his younger brother Emile. By this time the firm had a separate shop that was located at Place des Victoires as evidenced by the silk lining of their jeweler boxes dating from circa 1880 onwards. They created Art Nouveau jewels and later Art Deco pieces.
In 1907 Maison Auger acquired the Maison Froment-Meurice as evidenced by advertisements and the joint marks seen on works of the period. The business was then closed in 1940.
In 1907 Maison Auger acquired the Maison Froment-Meurice as evidenced by advertisements and the joint marks seen on works of the period. The business was then closed in 1940.