Sublime 19th century 18-carat gold photo medallion with a delicately chiseled interlacing border, a matte gold background and centred with an interlacing and arabesque motif at the heart of which is set a fine pearl. The mobile bail has a floral pattern, identical to the one used to hang the pendant. An exquisite piece with remarkable workmanship.
Length: 3.6cm with bail, 3cm without.
Width: 4.8cm
Thickness: 0.7cm
Weight: 8.38g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.
The story: photo medallions belong to the family of sentimental jewelry, dedicated to celebrating a loved one. Known in the United Kingdom as “Forget me not” and popularized by Queen Victoria, they contain a compartment to hold the photo of your loved one. The forget-me-not or pansy, called “Forget-me-not” in English, is associated with this jewel, in the form of an engraving as here or by inserting a dried flower inside the medallion.
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