Pamono French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plus Quhier More Than Yesterday Love Medal Pendant by Augis, 1950s> Rings

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”) – a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolised by a plus sign, and the word “moins” by a minus sign. This is a later example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.Augis. with a “crepe de chine” textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. with the patent mark “DEPOSE” to the reverse. Signed A.Augis, stamped with the eagle’s head for 18K gold and French manufacture and Augis’ maker’s mark. Dimensions: 1.9 x 1.6x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring) Weight: 2.51 grams (Chain not included)