Lot 355 , Alphonse Auguis, a medallion pendant, France, early 20th century

Alphonse Auguis, a medallion pendant, France, early 20th century, bearing the inscription '+ QU'HIER - QUE DEMAIN' within flowering laurel wreath border, length 3.4cm including bail, the reverse inscribed A. Auguis Deposé, French assay mark for 18ct gold, French maker's mark for Alphonse Auguis, gross weight approximately 7 grams

The inscription on this medallion pendant reads 'plus qu'hier, moins que demain', or 'more than yesterday, less than tomorrow', a line taken from a love poem written by poet and playwright Rosemond Gérard (1866-1953) to her husband Edmond Rostand, the author of 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
£200-300

Condition:
In good condition, slight blackened discoloration to pendant hoop, minor surface wear, wear to bail.

Sold for £550