Suzy Lemay

French Art Nouveau Gold Filled 'FIX' Eagle Pin

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Antique and Vintage Treasures - from Great Britain, France and Continental Europe

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since 2009
Here is a delightful, gold filled, , eagle pin from France. It is marked ‘Fix’, a mark founded in 1823 with a secret formula for this type of 18 carat gold filled jewellery. I am dating it to the Art Nouveau period circa 1900.

The French are very familiar with the concept of elegant gold filled jewellery so thick that there are never signs of wear. The designs and quality are generally so good that they are hard to tell from their solid gold counterparts.

The pin measures 1 and 1/8” (2.8cms) across the wings and ¾” (2cms) vertically. It weighs 2.5 grams.

The eagle perches on a branch with finely sculpted wings outstretched. His beak holds a sweet natural pearl. Below and above him are oak leaves.

On the smoothly finished back is an old style c clip with a straight pin. In the centre is a cartouche with the inscription ‘Fix’.

This beautiful pin will complement any outfit. It comes to you tissue wrapped in a gift box.

French Fix items offer the opportunity of purchasing an antique, authentic piece of jewellery at a very reasonable price. I guarantee that your friends won’t know the difference!
Item id: 3967
Color: Gold
Stone: Seed Pearl
Style: Art Nouveau
Item type: Antique
Material: Gold-filled