Description
Antique Augis love medal “plus qu’hier moins que demain” in 18-karat (750) yellow gold. Of round shape. The “+” sign is highlighted by a rose-cut diamond, the “-” sign by two synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a laurel frieze punctuated by fleurons. The pendant features 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 into “+ qu’hier – que demain”. French antique medal from the 20th century, Augis, circa 1930.
Eagle head hallmark, Augis goldsmith hallmark, signed A.A, “Déposé” mark on reverse.
Height with setting: 25 mm
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Condition: a few scratches from use
Weight : 2.48 gr
