Description
Big antique Augis love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. The medal adopts a round shape, a large format. The “+” sign is set with five rose-cut diamonds; the “-” sign is decorated with three 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 Augis goldsmith hallmark, signed A.A on the medal and marked “A.Augis – déposé” on the reverse.
Dimensions (including setting): 32 x 22.6 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 6.40 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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