Large Vintage 18K gold Augis “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” love medal
Built upon a romantic French poetry, this rare French 18K yellow gold love medal pendant, signed by Augis, arrived just in time of this year to express your love in the most unusual way. The medal has a beautiful wreath frame and it shows a very large size (23mm in diameter and weights over 6.6g!) compared to most of the Augis medals, which is very rare to find today. The frame is double engraved on the front side but also on the back side.
On the surface of the medal, the symbol means «+ qu’hier – que demain »: I love you more than I did yesterday and less than I will tomorrow. The back of the medal is not engraved so it is possible to personalize the medal for its future caretaker.
This very sentimental medal gives us a moment to reflect on the special place our beloved ones have in our hearts. If choosing beautiful flowers, picking out some delicious chocolates, writing words of love is not what you have in mind, a jewel might have the secret power to convey your special and long-lasting bond.
Behind the story: the French saying comes from the poem wrote by Mrs. Rosemonde Gerard to her lover and husband: Edmond Rostand, the famous French writer of Cyrano de Bergerac, a dramatic love play. Alphonse Augis, a famous French jeweler from Lyon, made a love medal with this verse written on it. It has become one of the most collectible pieces of jewelry and welcomed by the collectors from all over the world. The first Augis love token/medal appears in 1907.
The chain and the diamond 13 pendant are not included in this listing.
The 13 pendant is also listed in our shop.
Measurements and condition
In overall good vintage condition; Very slight trace of use on the gold.
Signed with “A.A” for Augis on the front; “Depose” on the back.
French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold and a maker’s mark on the bail.
The medal is also acid tested for 18K gold.
Height including the bail: 32mm
Height excluding the bail: 23mm
Width: 23mm
Weight: 6.6g
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