Art Deco Plique A Jour Enamel Taurus Zodiac Pendant

by Arthus Bertrand, in 18k Gold

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Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.

A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, jewel-tone, red enamel. This pendant is marked for Bertrand, for 18k gold purity, and with the word France.

These zodiac pendants are highly sought after and (being delicate) they are very hard to find in this unblemished condition!

Materials

18k gold
Enamel

Age

c. 1920

Dimensions

Total drop measures approx 27.5 mm (about 1"); pendant measures 23.3 (including angular bail); thickness is .8 mm.

Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A rare and wonderful Art Deco era Zodiac pendant, created in 18k yellow gold and plique a jour enamel, by the French maker Arthus Bertrand. Here, Taurus is represented by a sweet, stoic looking bull, with a bowed head. The beautifully-textured golden enamel that represents the bull's fur is especially winning! He rests atop a six-paned field of transparent, deep-red enamel.