Rare French 'Pense A Moi' Two Way Swivel Plaque Ring Circa 1820
A rare and unusual French Enamel 'Pense A Moi' Plaque ring that swivels in two directions. Made from 18 carat gold it is enamelled to one side with a pansy mosaic and the words A MOI -
The word Pansy translates from the French word pensée "thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of viola in the mid-15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance = 'think of me'
The other side is set with a crystal vitrine (window) behind which is another pansy, this time crafted from the beloved's hair.
The plaque is set within a bezel that swivels north/south but inside that frame is an inner plaque that swivels east/west rather like an Armillary Sphere.
gold - tests as 18 carat.
condition- very good. All enamel and glass in good order
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Rare French 'Pense A Moi' Two Way Swivel Plaque Ring Circa 1820
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