Small Augis Love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. This round-shaped medal is a smaller version of the Love medal. The “+” sign is set with a rose-cut diamond; the “-” sign is decorated with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The words “que hier” and “que demain” are embossed. This inscription refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them to “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The medal is surrounded by a laurel garland. Early 20th century Augis medal, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark, signed A.A on the medal and marked “déposé” on the reverse.
Dimensions (including bail): 22 x 15 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 2.5 gr
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