French Art Nouveau pendant, crafted in engraved silver and dated circa 1900-1910. It is an antique rattle composed of two pieces that vibrate when shaken. The larger piece is heart-shaped and features a charming scene of a child with a lamb or ram in a garden, set against a meticulously detailed architectural background.
The engraving is executed with great technical precision, highlighting the child's sensitivity and connection to nature. The upper ring is shaped like a rosebud, a decorative element characteristic of the organic style of the period.
These types of pendants, known as sentimental charms or affection medals, were common in late 19th-century popular jewelry in France and were often given as a token of affection or as a souvenir.
Ideal as a collector's item, to integrate into a romantic style necklace or as a collector's piece.
**Characteristics: - Approximate dimensions: The total length of the two stretched pieces is 7 cm; the heart without the rings measures 3.5 cm high and 2.9 cm wide. **Weight: 7.12 grams **Composition: - Main material: Silver - Contrast marks: No visible marks. - Acid test: Performed. - Other materials: No. **Additional details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
