HERMES Paris - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, - Lot 126

HERMES Paris - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1970s Sautoir in yellow gold 750‰ with fancy mesh composed of smooth "H" links alternated with textured cruciform links from the "Paillette" series. Hook clasp with safety clip. Signed "HERMES-PARIS" and numbered "51892". French work, diamond-shaped hallmark of Atelier Georges LENFANT. Length: 85cm. Mesh width : 0,6cm. P. : 99,1 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.