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LILY of VALLEY ART NOUVEAU French Solid Silver Rattle Floral Ornament Pendant

$ 102.43

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

I am selling an assortment of antique chatelaine and jewelry items so please see my other offerings and check back often : )
ABOUT:
Art Nouveau antique French solid silver rattle with Lily of the Valley flowers on both sides with leaves and Art Nouveau swirls.
No Monograms.
Would be a pretty ornament or could even be worn on a chain as a pendant with the loop removed, or attached to a chatelaine set. Antique piece that I acquired in France from the Belle Epoque period.
The piece measures about 3 1/2 inches in height from the bottom of the bell to the top of the loop.  It measures about 1 1/2 inch width across the bottom of the bell.
MARKS:
Marked with the weevil mark on the bottom nof the bell for French solid silver items.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Please note that all my pieces are in estate condition.  Some shallow pinhead dings in the blank center cartouche of the bell between the flowers giving it a slight ripple here or there, some nicks and scratches. There is a crack to the silver on one side.  The bottom opening is small so I don't know if it was compressed over time, or if it was always this way as it is pretty symmetrical. Has sort of a tinny rattle, especially since there isn't a lot of space for the striker to move freely with the bottom opening so small but it does not get stuck..  Some surface wear and scratching throughout on the silver.
Some stubborn tarnish and spots.
Please note this piece is not in mint condition.  Still very nicely shaped considering age.
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