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Antique Augis love medal pendant
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Antique Augis love medal pendant in 18 karat gold (750). Love medal pendant in an unusual 1930s version featuring the quotation "more than yesterday less than tomorrow". The "+" sign is set with five diamonds and the "-" sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The quotation is set in a garland of roses with a radiant outline. The clasp is also decorated. Augis médaille d'amour pendant, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold), signed A.A.
Dimensions: 30 x 20 mm
Condition: tiny scratches from use
Weight : 2.65 gr
Learn more: The medal mentions the quote taken from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poet, 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 incorporates these lines into his 'love medals,' condensing them to '+ than yesterday - than tomorrow.'
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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