Lot Details
Lot 109
Antique Gold Fringe Necklace, Eugene Fontenay, France
18 kt., composed of alternating polished cylinder and fine rope-twist gold links, supporting a tapered fringe of alternating fluted wheat sheaf links topped by small flower plaques and rope-twist gold wire links tipped by polished gold balls, with maker's mark and French assay mark, circa 1860, approximately 30 dwts. Length 15 1/4 inches.
Similar example. Vever, H., French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, p. 643.
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Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold for $8,125 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Good condition. Width of fringe 1 1/16 to 1/2".
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