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Antique French Art Nouveau Gold and Plique-à-Jour Friendship Medallion/Pendant, by Gaston Laffitte




Antique French Art Nouveau Gold and Plique-à-Jour Friendship Medallion/Pendant, by Gaston Laffitte
So French. So Art Nouveau.
This is one of the prettiest French sentimental medallions we have seen. It was made by famed Parisian jeweler, Gaston Laffitte, as part of a series of medallions and rings in the theme of the “Language of Flowers.” From an advertisement from 1912, we see that there were at least 5 medallions and 2 rings in the series — and this one, with Violets, was one of them. (The advertisement was found on the website of Jean-Jacques Richard at https://www.richardjeanjacques.com/2019/10/gaston-eugene-omar-lafitte-joaillier.html).
Everything about this spendant is just so of the period — the cut out gold lettering, the flowers, the plique-à-jour in a lovely shade of peacock, and the sentiment “Amitié Sincère” rendered in the quintessential Art Nouveau font.
Gorgeous patina and a delight to find this rare medallion in such fine condition, with the enamel intact (think of this as your own personal stained glass treasure). Fabulous with a French filigree chain of the period.
Marked with French eagle’s head and maker’s mark (rubbed and worn); also a serial number on the reverse.
Chains shown are not included. See French filigree chain here.
18k gold, plique-à-jour.
Dimensions and weight:
● 25.7 mm long (including bail)
● 17.9 mm wide
● 1.5 mm deep
● 3.2 grams
Period: Art Nouveau
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
So French. So Art Nouveau.
This is one of the prettiest French sentimental medallions we have seen. It was made by famed Parisian jeweler, Gaston Laffitte, as part of a series of medallions and rings in the theme of the “Language of Flowers.” From an advertisement from 1912, we see that there were at least 5 medallions and 2 rings in the series — and this one, with Violets, was one of them. (The advertisement was found on the website of Jean-Jacques Richard at https://www.richardjeanjacques.com/2019/10/gaston-eugene-omar-lafitte-joaillier.html).
Everything about this spendant is just so of the period — the cut out gold lettering, the flowers, the plique-à-jour in a lovely shade of peacock, and the sentiment “Amitié Sincère” rendered in the quintessential Art Nouveau font.
Gorgeous patina and a delight to find this rare medallion in such fine condition, with the enamel intact (think of this as your own personal stained glass treasure). Fabulous with a French filigree chain of the period.
Marked with French eagle’s head and maker’s mark (rubbed and worn); also a serial number on the reverse.
Chains shown are not included. See French filigree chain here.
18k gold, plique-à-jour.
Dimensions and weight:
● 25.7 mm long (including bail)
● 17.9 mm wide
● 1.5 mm deep
● 3.2 grams
Period: Art Nouveau
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.