18k Art Nouveau Drapery Necklace, Antique French Floral Draperie c. 1900 (12.3g) virgin_mary_medal The chain has been hallmarked

The chain has been hallmarked with two boar's heads

visible in photos to those with a sharp eye

The combination of textures and shapes make it a very pleasing design for the eyes while the craftsmanship delivers everything one can expect from the era

making them very complimentary

CONDITION NOTES:There is both gold loss to the vermeil and some wear to the niello

18k Art Nouveau Drapery Necklace, Antique French Floral Draperie c. 1900 (12.3g) virgin_mary_medal The chain has been hallmarkedDating from the turn of the 20th century, this luxurious drapery necklace has been crafted in the Art Nouveau style with seven decorative filigree panels filled with a timeless interior filigree motif. Crafted from 18k gold which retains its lovely, buttery old gold patina, it is amazing to think of each small piece being delicately wrought and then soldered together. Once adorning the neck of a very fashionable high society woman many moons ago, it