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french art nouveau necklace with enamel egg and bullrush motif connected by wire link chain.the enamel egg's resemble the bird's egg's.the bird's egg "enamel" and foliate motif "bullrush"is a wonderful example of french art nouveau.the date circa 1900 with french standard mark "boar's head"on french silver jewelry, the most often-seen mark is the boar’s head, the mark of the Paris Assay office, indicating a fineness of 800 or higher on small articles (such as jewelry). this mark was in use from 1838 to 1961.the dimensions 23" long and 3"for pendent.egg's 19mm x 14mm and bullrush's 23mm x 10mm.the necklace is in excellent condition.
Antique and Vintage Jewelry
Antique Jewelry
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