Retro band bracelet in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Large bracelet made of a flexible articulated mesh forming diamond-shaped motifs in white and yellow gold. Bracelet, circa 1950-1960.
Hallmark 750, hallmark “MEP”, owl hallmarks
Length: 19.5 cm Width: 2.1 cm
Note: two safety clasps on the main clasp
Condition: slight wear scratches
Art Nouveau Athletics medal in 18 karat yellow gold. Art Nouveau pendant centered on a small medal depicting four runners in a 4×1200 meters relay race. The pendant is openwork and decorated with flowers and foliage, typical of the Art Nouveau period. The reverse of the medal bears the inscription “L’intransigeant 17 Dec 1922 Relais 4×1200”. Sports medal pendant, 1922, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmark: eagle’s head and illegible maker’s mark, medallist’s signature H. DEMEY
More information : This piece was awarded to Armand Burtin for the cross-country race of L’Intransigeant held on December 17, 1922.
Armand Burtin (1896-1972) was a French athlete specializing in running (1500 meters, relay, 3000 meters). He left a significant mark on French athletics history with his remarkable performances. In 1920, Armand Burtin won the French Championship title in the 1500 meters, crossing the finish line in 4 minutes and 3.4 seconds. This victory etched his name in French athletics history and demonstrated his exceptional talent in this discipline. Armand Burtin represented France in the Summer Olympics of 1920 and 1924, proudly bearing his country’s colors on the international stage. His sporting career and achievements left a lasting legacy in French athletics, making him a respected and admired athlete both for his track performances and his dedication to the sport.
Rugby ball pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. A sports-themed pendant in the shape of an American rugby ball. Vintage pendant, circa 2000. Sport jewelry collection.
Marked 750
Height (including setting): 22 mm
Width: 7 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 1.20 gr
More information : First codified in England in 1846, it spread worldwide in the 1850s. Mixing with local practices, the second half of the 19th century saw the emergence of Gaelic soccer in Ireland, Australian soccer, Canadian soccer and American soccer.
Art Deco oar brooch in 18 karat rose gold. This brooch is shaped like an oar, a tribute to nautical sports. The oar’s handle is decorated with a thole pin, which helps secure the oar on the boat’s oarlock. Sport-themed brooch, early 20th century, Art Deco period, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmarked with an eagle’s head (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and an illegible maker’s mark.
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 0.7 mm
Note: the brooch has been polished
Weight: 5.04 gr
More information : An oar is an instrument used to maneuver a canoe, dugout, kayak, or generally a boat. Unlike a paddle, an oar does not rely on the boat for support. This piece represents an oar.
Flat soccer pendant in 9 karat gold (385). A pendant with a sporting theme in the shape of a football, chiselled to form the various pieces of leather. Vintage pendant, circa 2000. Sport jewelry collection.
Height (including bezel): 14 mm
Width: 9 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 0.30 gr
More information : Soccer, or soccer, is a sport that emerged at the end of the 19th century, and its International Federation, FIFA, was created in 1904.
Windsurfer gold pendant. Pendant featuring a windsurfer in 18 karat gold. This vintage pendant depicts a sportsman on a windsurfing board. Vintage pendant, circa 2000, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 25 mm
Width: 16 mm
Condition: fine signs of wear
Weight: 1.82 gr
More information : Windsurfing emerged in the late 1960s, and France became the country where windsurfing developed the most, initially thanks to its pioneering and historical promoters (Patrick Carn, Charles Daher, Pierre-Yves Gires, Yves Loisance). Windsurfing became an Olympic sport in 1984, in Los Angeles.
Antique baseball medal in 935 thousandths silver. Former 5 franc coin transformed into a medal inscribed with “1ER BASEBALL EN FRANCE”, “CHAMPION OSAKA”. On the medal, two crossed baseball bats under a ball. Below, the date “1977”. On the reverse, the French sower from old coins. Jewelry from the 1970s, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Height (including the bale): 40 mm
Width: 28 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 12.69 gr
More information : Baseball made its first appearance at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm as a demonstration sport. It wasn’t until 80 years later, in Barcelona, that it became an Olympic sport. It will not be represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics but will be present at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Soccer ball pendant in 18 karat gold (750). This sports-themed pendant is shaped like a soccer ball. Vintage French pendant, circa 2000. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmarked with an eagle’s head (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and maker’s mark.
Height (including bail): 15 mm
Width: 10 mm
Condition: signs of wear
Weight: 0.82 gr
More information : Soccer, known as football in many countries, originated in the late 19th century, with its International Federation, FIFA, founded in 1904.
Basketball pendant in 800 silver. This sports-themed pendant features a basketball with grooves and small dots. Basketball was invented in December 1891 in the United States. Vintage pendant, circa 2000. Sport jewelry collection.
More information : The first European game was played in 1893 in Paris, in the Montmartre district, home to the YMCA headquarters and the oldest basketball court in the world.
Riding helmet pendant in 18 karat yellow gold (750). This pendant represents an equestrian helmet, also known as a “toque,” though it is increasingly referred to as a helmet. It is decorated with grooves. The helmet is the protection that riders wear on their heads for horseback riding. Vintage pendant, circa 1980, France. Sport jewelry collection
Hallmarked with an eagle’s head (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Georgian sentimental swivel ring in 18k gold. This georgian ring features a rectangular swivel bezel, with one side containing two intertwined locks of hair—one blonde, the other brown—alongside the names “Alix” and “Virginie,” and the other side displaying a flatly braided hair rectangle. A sentimental ring representing two lovers from the early 19th century, France.
Hallmark: rooster facing right (1798-1809, France)
Ring size: 60 EU or 9 US
Swivel bezel dimensions: 21 x 13 mm
Condition: wear scratches, slight dent inside the band, some hair detached.
Weight: 3.68 gr
Sentimental jewelry, often known as mourning or lover’s jewelry, was particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. These pieces frequently incorporated personal elements like hair, inscriptions, or miniature portraits, serving as intimate mementos of loved ones. Hairwork, in particular, was a cherished practice, symbolizing enduring connections and memories.
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