Big golden late Victorian French medallion/locket signed Rivet

Object group: pendants
Country of origin: France
Style: late-Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: 1880 - events and facts this year
Source of inspiration: mythology
Theme: Patria, is a Latin word cognate with the Greek "patris", both of which derive from the word for "father", typically translated into English as "fatherland."
We see a figure with a winged helmet and an wreath around the helmet of oak leafs and acorns. On his chest the figure has a breast ornament in the shape of a lion's head. In ancient times, the Greek god Hermes and his Roman counterpart Mercury were often depicted as wearing a winged cap or helmet as a symbol of speed.
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
More background information on: mythological jewelry
Signature: Rivet
Extra information: Rivet is mentioned as one of the "master medal-engravers that supplied jewelers in France pieces that were justifiably prized by collectors" (from: Henri Vever, French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Hudson & Thames, page 1059)
Hallmarks: French hallmark - owl - Although it carries a typical French control mark representing an owl, we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished). - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Diameter approx. 3.62 cm (1.43 inch)
Weight : 23.10 gram (14.85 dwt)

Reference Nº : 08171-4229 (or click here)

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