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Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch
Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch

Story

A lion, a goat, and two snakes comprise this outstanding Art Nouveau singular chimera jewel.

Originating from Greek mythology, the chimera was a mythical creature synthesized from these three animals.

Artfully reinterpreted here around 1900, the pendant brooch portion exhibits a lion head, goat's horns, with the lion's head extending outward and up to morph into two opposing snake heads.

Each snake hisses with mouth agape showing tiny fangs, and the goat horns arch downward from each. The entire surface of the chimera is rendered in textured gold.

This rare jewel can be worn all together as a necklace, or as a brooch. Two spring rings release at each side of the reverse of the chimera to don as a brooch or pin. The brooch fittings also unscrew if desired when wearing as a pendant.

Weighty and created in 18k rich, deep gold, it is certainly one-of-a-kind and feels remarkably luxurious and fine.

At the top of the chains of the pendant, an amethyst cabochon decorates the gold work. Another teardrop falls below the chimera. In its open mouth rests an old European cut diamond of .07 carats. Garnets serve as deep and mysterious eyes to the fierce feline head.

Step into a world of the mythic and powerful.

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Art Nouveau Rare Chimera Necklace Brooch

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Date: Circa 1900.

Measurements: Chain is 17.5 inches. Entire pendant section is 3 7/16 inches. Brooch is 1 7/16 inches by 1 3/16 inches. Weight of 23.9 grams.

Hallmarks: French import owl marks throughout, two other illegible French marks.

Condition: Excellent.

Origin: Imported into France for sale.

Historical notes: The earliest depictions of the chimera appear BCE in Greek vase paintings. The creature's mythical existence is mentioned in both the famous Iliad by Homer's and Ovid's Metamorphoses. It breathed fire, and was often portrayed with a lion head, a goat's head sprouting from its back, and with horns that morphed into snakes. Many of the world's cultures have had similar hybrid fanciful creatures as part of their lore.

Story

A lion, a goat, and two snakes comprise this outstanding Art Nouveau singular chimera jewel.

Originating from Greek mythology, the chimera was a mythical creature synthesized from these three animals.

Artfully reinterpreted here around 1900, the pendant brooch portion exhibits a lion head, goat's horns, with the lion's head extending outward and up to morph into two opposing snake heads.

Each snake hisses with mouth agape showing tiny fangs, and the goat horns arch downward from each. The entire surface of the chimera is rendered in textured gold.

This rare jewel can be worn all together as a necklace, or as a brooch. Two spring rings release at each side of the reverse of the chimera to don as a brooch or pin. The brooch fittings also unscrew if desired when wearing as a pendant.

Weighty and created in 18k rich, deep gold, it is certainly one-of-a-kind and feels remarkably luxurious and fine.

At the top of the chains of the pendant, an amethyst cabochon decorates the gold work. Another teardrop falls below the chimera. In its open mouth rests an old European cut diamond of .07 carats. Garnets serve as deep and mysterious eyes to the fierce feline head.

Step into a world of the mythic and powerful.

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