Old Slavery necklace in gold and enamel
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Rare old necklace called Slavery in 18kt yellow gold (owl hallmark) adorned with three plates with floral motifs enhanced with enamel.
the three medallions are linked together by three chains.
Work of the XIXth Century, most certainly French.
Gross weight: 4,60 g
Length: 36,00 cm
Pendant height: 2,00 cm
Condition: slight micro scratches, shock, and oxidation on the gold parts, and slight lack of the enamel, see photos.
The “enslaved” necklace appeared in the mid-XNUMXth century. It was offered by the groom to his bride.
There are different theories concerning the qualifier "slavery": for some, it would find its origin in the Savoyard and Geneva tradition with reference to the expression "to chain the wife"; for others, it has nothing to do with the notion of deprivation of liberty but rather with the sentimental attachment which binds the spouses together; and finally, others say that the abundance of chains that make up this necklace is enough to justify the name.
We will let you judge for yourself;)!
Reference 58 Facettes : 7507914424534
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