Jacques LENFANT for Atelier GEORGES LENFANT, 1960s-1970s - Lot 124

Jacques LENFANT for Atelier GEORGES LENFANT, 1960s-1970s Yellow gold 750‰ bracelet with textured oval gourmet meshes from the "paillette" series, alternately shiny and bitten. Ratchet clasp and safety hook. French work, diamond and export hallmark of Atelier Georges LENFANT. Length: 19.5cm. Width: 1.8cm. P. : 68,3 g. Maille "Paillette", developed by Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, is emblematic of the work of this great chain-maker. Worked on links in round, oval, twisted or rectangular shapes, it was used in numerous variations and combinations, and produced for numerous Place Vendôme Maisons such as Cartier, Fred, Mauboussin, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès. Bibliography: LENFANT, Jacques, Le Livre de la Chaîne, Editions Scriptar SA, 1996, p. 69 ff.