Hermès Louis Zorra Pin In 18 Karat Matte Gold, Fine Pearl, Art Nouveau, Mythology

Hermès Louis Zorra pin in 18 karat matte gold. Art Nouveau tie pin depicting the head of the god Hermes (Mercury) in profile, wearing a blue enameled winged helmet (called a pegasus, one of the god's main attributes). The wings of the helmet are represented by a natural baroque pearl. The tip of the pin is protected by a system that Louis Zorra himself patented in the 1920s. Jewel made by Louis Zorra, France, circa 1900.

Eagle head hallmark, hallmark of the goldsmith Louis Zorra. Annotation “BTE SGDG B LZ” for: “Patented without government guarantee” and LZ for Louis Zorra.

Total height: 6.7 cm - Head dimensions: 1.1 x 10 mm

Condition: scratches from use on the pin

Weight without protection: 2.25 gr

*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*