Description
Pre-owned Augis Love Medal “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” in 18 karat rose gold. Circular love pendant, the “+” sign is in relief in white gold, and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a stylized ribbon. The pendant features a quote from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis condensed these verses into his “love medals” as “+ than yesterday – than tomorrow”. Vintage Love Medal, circa 1980, Augis.
Eagle head hallmark and Augis maker’s mark, signed A.A.
Height with bail: 25 mm
Diameter: 12 mm
Condition: signs of wear, no engraving on the back.
Weight: 2.17 gr
