Jewellery - 16th July 2015

Lot 1691

A French gold circular Art Nouveau locket pendant

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £700

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Description

A French gold circular Art Nouveau locket pendant, depicting the profile of a girl wearing rose-cut diamonds to her hair and necklace. Chased with foliate pattern to reverse. Sliding locket compartment. Marks. Probably Comte de'Epinay de Briort. C1900. 2cm wide.

For similar pendant see Becker, Art Nouveau Jewellery, plate 149.