Stork of Alsace Souvenir French Antique 18k Gold Solid Charm Pendant Victorian Belle Epoque Art Nouveau Country

ABOUT:
French antique stork pendant in 18k gold.

The Victorians were fascinated with nature and also with jewelry, and we see some wonderful designs come from the period incorporating both of these delights. As the figural pieces of the Victorian era often held a symbolism, The stork was representative of birth and renewal, strength and devotion along with long life and prosperity.

This piece holds another meaning in that it was almost certainly a souvenir from the region of Alsace. For centuries hundreds of these birds have visited the region of Alsace each year during the warmer months, often times reclaiming their same nest. They are considered a symbol of the region and were considered to bring good luck to the homes they nested upon.

I purchased it because I love figural and animal jewelry, these birds and this pendant certainly have a grace to them.

The little marks you see to the gold on the loop are Not dings or dents! These are the French hallmarks for 18k gold.

This stock drop (see group pic) was over a year in the making as it took me quite some time to find, collect and assemble some of these hard to find antique figural pieces. Listing is for the one piece in the cover. I love figural, celestial, animal, dragon, and letter jewelry so something for everyone in here! These all came from broken earrings or stick pins that were converted for wear as a pendant or bracelet charm. Fun to layer, mix and match - many scarce or one of a kind! Pretty please note the measurements as they are dainty but rare.

Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Some of my buyers "draw out" an example to get an idea of scale in person. They are always smaller in real life than they appear in photos due to the zoom photos I am required to show.

Antique Boxes, props, chains, bannisters, mice : ) not included.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 25mm
Width: 16mm
Weight: 1.5 grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
No real damage - Very legible.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

Striking to wear with the figural shape.

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