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Gold, Pearl And Turquoise Thimble - Jules Lorillon, Active In Paris From 1862 To 1875
Gold thimble in its original case
18K gold, pearls & turquoises
Jules Lorillon, active from 1862 to 1875 at 19, rue des Gravilliers, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris
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H 2.4
6 g
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The main band, between two pairs of corded threads, is decorated alternately with three small pearls and three rows of turquoises in a closed setting. The thimble bears the hallmark of the goldsmith Jules Lorillon (J and L on either side of a buffalo), inscribed on May 10, 1862 and crossed out on January 19, 1875 [Arminjeon 1994, n°02573 p.240] as well as the eagle's head hallmark (guarantee for gold in Paris, from 1838).
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Reference
Arminjon 1994: Catherine Arminjon & al., Dictionnaire des poinçons de fabricants d'ouvrages d'or et d'argent de Paris et de la Seine, 1838-1875, Cahiers de l'Inventaire 27, Paris 1994
18K gold, pearls & turquoises
Jules Lorillon, active from 1862 to 1875 at 19, rue des Gravilliers, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris
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H 2.4
6 g
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The main band, between two pairs of corded threads, is decorated alternately with three small pearls and three rows of turquoises in a closed setting. The thimble bears the hallmark of the goldsmith Jules Lorillon (J and L on either side of a buffalo), inscribed on May 10, 1862 and crossed out on January 19, 1875 [Arminjeon 1994, n°02573 p.240] as well as the eagle's head hallmark (guarantee for gold in Paris, from 1838).
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Reference
Arminjon 1994: Catherine Arminjon & al., Dictionnaire des poinçons de fabricants d'ouvrages d'or et d'argent de Paris et de la Seine, 1838-1875, Cahiers de l'Inventaire 27, Paris 1994
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