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Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand
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Auvergne slave collar in yellow gold (750 parts per thousand…
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198
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Auvergne slave collar in yellow gold (750 parts per thousand…
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Mixed sale
Description
Auvergne slave collar in yellow gold (750 parts per thousand) adorned with three oval plaques featuring an enamelled rose motif, linked by three jaseron chains, one of which is enamelled. Rod clasp.
Eagle-head hallmarks.
Enamel missing; one chip with a crack.
Distortions.
Length: 36.3 cm.
Weight: 11.6 g
The ‘esclavage’ necklace is the finest piece in a woman’s jewellery set across various regions. The term ‘esclavage’ is likely to refer to the abundance of chains from which it is made. The number of plates and chains indicates the prosperity of the person presenting it.
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