Typical French antique jewelry naturalistic hare head on bar brooch

The hare we present here is a typical example of realistic animalistic jewelry made in France at the end of the Victorian style (end of 19th Century) changing into the Art Nouveau style.

Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: France
Style: late-Victorian early Art Nouveau - (styles overview)
Style specifics: early Art Nouveau - The subject of this piece, although typical 19th Century, announces the coming of the Art Nouveau style.
Period: ca. 1890 (events and facts in 1890)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: hare head
Extra information: Since time immemorial the hare is a symbol for fertility
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Length pin 5.58 cm (2.20 inch)
Weight: 7.20 gram (4.63 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09073-0470

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