{"product_id":"antique-art-nouveau-solid-silver-photo-locket-mistletoe-pendant-french-jewelry-circa-1900","title":"Antique Art Nouveau Solid Silver Photo Locket – Mistletoe Pendant – French Jewelry – Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003eantique solid silver photo locket pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed in the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau style\u003c\/strong\u003e and most likely made in France in the early 20th century, circa 1900.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lovely piece stands out for the quality and delicacy of its silverwork. The circular photo compartment is surrounded by an elaborate openwork design depicting \u003cstrong\u003estylized mistletoe branches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with graceful elongated leaves and small rounded berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flowing botanical lines and naturalistic movement of the design are wonderfully characteristic of the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMistletoe\u003c\/strong\u003e was a popular decorative motif during the Art Nouveau period and traditionally carries symbolic associations with \u003cstrong\u003egood luck, protection and prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a charming sentimental meaning to the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe central compartment was designed to hold a \u003cstrong\u003esmall photograph, miniature portrait or personal keepsake\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe silver back is clearly stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“ARGENT”\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a \u003cstrong\u003esilversmith's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. An additional hallmark can also be seen on the bail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe finely worked openwork surround and dimensional mistletoe decoration demonstrate the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh quality of craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e of this beautiful antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e30 mm \/ 1.18 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThickness: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e5.2 mm \/ 0.20 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e6.7 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good antique condition, showing only minor signs of age and use and a natural patina consistent with an antique piece. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautiful and poetic example of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Art Nouveau jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining fine silverwork with the symbolic \u003cstrong\u003emistletoe motif\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58850484355407,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0641_f327e0c6-15f3-4d35-8e6b-edd25c3d29c5.jpg?v=1790084048","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-art-nouveau-solid-silver-photo-locket-mistletoe-pendant-french-jewelry-circa-1900","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}