French Napoleon III Period, 1867, Birth...

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Lot number	350
Estimate	15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Commemorative Granulated Gold Locket, Commissioned for L??ontine Emma Dreyfus (16 Nov 1867 - 23 Jul 1945), crafted by Froment-Meurice. 5*2.5cm Wt:19.4g Mid-19th century French work, dating to the Second Empire / Napol??on III period. Created by -mile Froment-Meurice. The inner edge of the lid bears the engraved signature FROMENT-MEURICE. Orf??vre-Joaillier de la ville de Paris - work by the Froment-Meurice family, official goldsmith-jeweller to the City of Paris. Birth gift from 1867, the inner side of the case bears a custom engraved inscription: L-ONTINE EMMA PARIS 16 NOVEMBRE 1867. For L??ontine Emma Dreyfus (16 Nov 1867 - 23 Jul 1945), later a donor to the Louvre Museum. The front of the lid is fully set with diamonds and sapphires. Raised relief monogram "E" in cursive script alludes to her given name "Emma". Etruscan Revival style. The whole piece features two ancient goldworking techniques: Granulation and twisted-rope filigree. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentat

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