Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plated French Scarf Dress Clip 10.2g

Description

We have similar French and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "French" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
"A-F Paris Bte SGDG" on the back of the clip, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
France
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
10.2 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver plated over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length:
1.65"
Width:
1.3"
Collectible Type:
Dress clip
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in France
Composed of .925 sterling silver plated over base metal
The body of the clip is shaped like a stylized fleur-de-lis within a flower-shaped border
The markings on the clip, "Bte SGDG" is an abbreviation of the French patent phrase "Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement," which can be translated as "patented without government guarantee"
Completed with a hinged clip backing
Traditionally, this clip would have been worn on the neckline of a dress
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to the sterling silver, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Fleur De Lis is French for “lily flower” and originated in France hundreds of years ago as a motif associated with royalty and nobility; being used in royal emblems, crests, and heraldic coat of arms. The stylized lily has three petals tied together and it is a popular design motif in art, culture, religion, architecture, and jewelry all over the world.
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