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Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand
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A rare Auvergne pendant from Le Puy-en-Velay, known as the ‘…
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239
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A rare Auvergne pendant from Le Puy-en-Velay, known as the ‘…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
A rare Auvergne pendant from Le Puy-en-Velay, known as the ‘Rose du Velay’, set in a rosette of round, facetted white imitation stones on a colourless and greenish link chain. The whole piece is made from yellow gold plates (750 thousandths) stamped on both sides. Late 19th-century work.
Traces of restoration, distortions, oxidation and stones showing signs of wear. One scroll element is missing. (Lanyard loop added)
Horse’s head hallmark.
Dimensions including lanyard loop: 57 x 32 mm.
Weight: 6.1 g
*Les Bijoux des Français*. Michael C.W. Fieggen.
*Bijoux d’Auvergne et du Velay*. Marcel Astruc. page 109.
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