Splendid Rouen cross in three parts in 18k (750 thousandths)...

Splendid Rouen cross in three parts in 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold and strass, dating from the 19th century. Originally, the parts were held together by small chains, such as the almost identical example preserved in the Departmental Museum of Norman Traditions and Arts at the castle of Martainville in France. The presence of rhinestones is typical of this period and reveals the popular craze for imposing, shiny, gilded but very light in weight. This made it possible to lower the cost of raw materials without taking away the pomp of these jewels worn occasionally. This cross is in its original case and presents an absolutely remarkable work of cutting in the gold leaf. We are in the presence of a museum quality piece. VT stamp that could be compared to that of Victor Topsent, inscribed in 1830 at the prefecture of Rouen. But the punch from the 1850 list has a double scroll which is not present here.
Dimensions: 13 x 7.5 cm.
Gross weight: 22.2 g. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.