Antique - French Art Nouveau Pendant Of A Beautiful Maiden. The Reverse With A Later Inscription Commemorating 25 Years Of Loyalty. Finely Crafted With Sharp Detail And A Soft Polish And Patina. Stamped 18K And Horta. Approximately 1 1/8" Wide x 1 1/2" High. Approximately 8.27dwt. The Condition Is Pristine. This Is A Charming And Elegant Example Of French Art Nouveau Craftsmanship.
Please Note:
Our opinion is that this pendant was created in France and the blank pendant was made available wholesale and was later engraved on the back by the Jeweler, in this case Horta - possibly in Argentina (we have found two companies with that name that existed) in the late 1800’s - Early 1900’s.
An AI translation of the back: Matías Pelicano for 25 years of loyal service to the company Lorenzo Puente, Cía. covering the years 1927 to 1952.
