HERMES Paris - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, - Lot 139

HERMES Paris - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, "Frégate" model, 1960s Rare semi-rigid necklace in 750 thousandths yellow gold composed of two twill-weave meshes joined by stylized mooring knots and twisted ropes. Hook clasp concealed in one of the knots. Signed "HERMES PARIS" and numbered "56660". French work, diamond-shaped hallmark of Atelier Georges LENFANT. Neck size: 42cm. Mesh width: 0.9cm. P. : 135,1 g. (Slight deformations). Jacques LENFANT created several jewelry models for the Maison Hermès, including the essential "Boucle Sellier" and "Chaîne d'ancre tressée". This much rarer "Frégate" model draws its inspiration from the world of the navy - dear to the Maison Hermès - and is referenced in Jacques Lenfant's "Le Livre de la Chaîne" under the example of the bracelet (Editions Scriptar SA, 1996, p. 134).