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Jacques LENFANT for the Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1960s
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Jacques LENFANT for the Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1960s
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jacques LENFANT for the Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1960s
A 750‰ yellow gold curb chain bracelet featuring textured oval links from the ‘paillette’ series, alternating with smooth, domed oblong links. Ratchet clasp and safety hook concealed within a link.
Made in France, with the Atelier Georges LENFANT diamond-shaped hallmark.
Length: 18.5 cm. Dimensions of ‘Paillette’ links: 1.4 x 1.6 cm.
Weight: 51.1 g.
The ‘Paillette’ chain, developed by Jacques LENFANT for the Atelier Georges LENFANT, is emblematic of this great chainmaker’s work. Crafted from round, oval, twisted or rectangular links, it was used in numerous variations and combinations, and produced for many of the houses on the Place Vendôme, such as Cartier, Fred, Mauboussin, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès.
Bibliography: LENFANT, Jacques, *Le Livre de la Chaîne*, Editions Scriptar SA, 1996, p. 69 ff.
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