HENRI MARTIN - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, - Lot 130

HENRI MARTIN - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1970s Sautoir in yellow gold 750‰ composed of double interlaced textured circular links of the "paillette" series, alternated with oblong links. Tilting hook clasp. Signed "H. MARTIN". French work, diamond-shaped hallmark of Atelier Georges LENFANT. Length: 80cm. Mesh width: 0.7cm. P. : 88,4 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.