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.
Antique watch chain in 18 karat gold. The chain is composed of long, slender, rod-shaped links. Two clasps on each side of the chain: a thick round ring and a dog clip. The chain can be worn double around the wrist as a bracelet or choker, or extended with another chain to form a long necklace. Watch chain necklace, circa 1880, France.
Rhinoceros hallmark, eagle-head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Arnould honesty leaf necklace, silver-plated metal. Drapery-style necklace with honesty leaf motif. Original round clasp. Necklace signed Edouard-Aimé Arnould on the back of the central leaf, circa 1900, France.
Length: 43 cm
Main motif: 4 cm x 3.7 cm
Condition: slight oxidation
Weight: 17.83 gr
More info : Louis-Aimé Arnould (1867-1945) was a renowned artisan jeweler of the Art Nouveau movement, known for his richly floral jewelry designs, often in silver or silver metal, and more rarely in gold. His creations preferred fine lines to precious stones, emphasizing the harmony between material and design. In his gallery, he also presented the work of other artists such as Anglès, Eugène A. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet, contributing to the rise of Art Nouveau.
Antique gold chain in 18 karat gold. Chain made up of fine, long, baton-like links, known as “Eiffel mesh”. Chain measures 48.5 cm. Antique necklace, circa 1900, France. Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark. Length: 48.5 cm Mesh thickness: 1.6 mm Condition: fine wear scratches Weight: 5.04 gr
Victorian chain in 18 karat hollow gold. Beautiful chain with fancy mesh alternating with faceted cable mesh. The chain measures 46.5 cm and is very light. Antique chain, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold (750). Necklace featuring a photo medallion centered with an agate cameo of a woman profile with an antique hairstyle. The cameo is surrounded by a finely braided circular gold element, similar to the thick chain. The medallion is in […]
Victorian paste holy spirit necklace in silver. Antique silver necklace featuring round elements set with white paste stones in a closed setting, holding a Holy Spirit pendant also set with paste stones. The pendant depicts a dove with outstretched wings, head down. 19th century regional necklace, France.
Boar and VD goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Length: 43 cm
Pendant height: 7 cm
Width of pendant: 2.5 cm
Victorian Holy Spirit pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features an embossed gold dove set with green faceted glass, above which is a diamond-shaped runner, also set with green glass. The gold is chased. The dove’s head is pointing down. Holy Spirit pendant, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).