Photo Holder Medallion In Onyx, Gold And Fine Pearls, Napoleon III Period

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Object description :

"Photo Holder Medallion In Onyx, Gold And Fine Pearls, Napoleon III Period"

Oval photo-holder medallion in onyx, embellished in its center with a six-pointed star in 750 thousandths gold and fine half-pearls. On the reverse, a small window set with gold can be removed thanks to two slightly flattened parts to allow a photo or a lock of hair to be inserted. The 750 thousandths gold bail is enamelled in black.
Napoleon III period
Hallmark: Owl 750 thousandths, 18 carats
Total weight: 31.55 g
Small accident on the edge receiving the glass.

In this type of medallion, one wore a lock of hair or the photo of the loved one.

Price: 2 100 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Bon état général

Length: 5,10 cm avec l'anneau ; 6 cm avec la bélière
Width: 3,40 cm
Depth: 1,10 cm

Reference: 924379