{"product_id":"vernier-broche-art-nouveau-allegorie-du-printemps-en-or-jaune-18k","title":"Vernier - Art Nouveau brooch \"Allegory of Spring\" in 18k yellow gold ","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Nouveau brooch \"Allegory of Spring,\" branded Vernier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18k yellow gold brooch composed of a round medallion in relief depicting the profile of a young woman facing right, lightly draped, wearing a crown of flowers — most likely an allegory of Spring. The medallion is flanked by two three-leaf clovers, lucky motifs characteristic of the Symbolist vocabulary of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monogramme VE is engraved on the medallion, corresponding to the signature of Émile Séraphin Vernier (1852–1927), a Parisian painter and medallist renowned for his female portrait medallions, frequently adapted into jewelry during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench work, circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 2.7 × 1.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp: pin with semi-open C clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 18k yellow gold – 750\/1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: eagle's head (French 18k guarantee); maker's mark G·F on the pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good overall condition. The engraving of the medallion is sharp and well preserved, with clear and precise modeling of the face. Slight surface wear, with no effect on the readability of the motif or the security of the pin. The piece can be worn easily on wool, a collar, or a ribbon — typical uses for this brooch format during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"ACDLR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54191720726857,"sku":"253","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_35853_0.jpg?v=1776462569","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/vernier-broche-art-nouveau-allegorie-du-printemps-en-or-jaune-18k","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}