October Jewel of the MonthVictorian Archaeological Revival Necklace attributed to Fontenay.October Jewel of the Month boasts the continuous uniform fringe decorated with beads, wirework and florets. This necklace is typical for the work of Eugène Fontenay.
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Eugène Fontenay was one of the foremost goldsmiths in France during the second half of the nineteenth century and was a great admirer of the ancient techniques of granulation and filigree...
 Victorian Revival Necklace attributed to Fontenay - Order No. 678. Order Premier Jewelry through POFS from the Premier Jewelry Catalog Here. .. and became best known for his outstanding work in the 'archaeological' style. Fontenay was no doubt inspired by the Campana collection of ancient jewellery, acquired by Napoleon III in 1860, and his firm produced much work in the antique style based on Greek, Roman and Etruscan examples. Order the POFS Way Here!  Victorian Revival Necklace attributed to Fontenay - Order No. 678.
Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. Both techniques demand very high skills and precision from the maker. Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head (that was in use in France from about 1838) and remains of other marks Condition: very good condition (more info on our condition scale) Dimensions: length necklace 36.50 cm (14.37 inch) Weight: 84.50 gram (54.33 dwt). A demi-parure of very similar design is illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, p. 643. and a similar necklace plus matching earrings were sold at Sotheby's for $ 52,000 (Important Jewels auction, New York, February 2008 sale N08410, lot 110). POFS is exclusive to Antique Jewelry Investor and one of the best and safest ways of investing in premier jewelry on-line. When you purchase October Jewel of the Month through the Private Order Form Service - POFS - on Antique Jewelry Investor, you get all the POFS Advantages Including an Appraisal Certificate in the Price! Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. Both techniques demand very high skills and precision from the maker. Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head (that was in use in France from about 1838) and remains of other marks Condition: very good condition (more info on our condition scale) Dimensions: length necklace 36.50 cm (14.37 inch) Weight: 84.50 gram (54.33 dwt). A demi-parure of very similar design is illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, p. 643. and a similar necklace plus matching earrings were sold at Sotheby's for $ 52,000 (Important Jewels auction, New York, February 2008 sale N08410, lot 110). Return to the top of October Jewel of the Month Return to Jewel-of-the-Month m Return to Antique Jewelry Investor Home Page
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