A rare piece presented in unpolished condition boasting a patina only time can replicate
Centre set is the vermeil head of Medusa, in Greek mythology the Gorgon that Hermes aided his half brother Perseus in killing. The reverse of the head is stamped ‘HERMÈS’ at the base
At the top of the clip we find the French ‘le crabe’ (crab) hallmark, used by Assay offices to mark silver jewellery and accessories of a 800/000 fineness from 1838 up until 1962
A tremendous piece from one of the world’s most prestigious purveyors of luxury accessories
