Amusing wallet featuring an articulated fish in yellow and white gold (750).
The head, the tail and the two mobile fins are made of chiselled and amati yellow gold, the body entirely made of a two-tone gold braided mesh.
Heart-shaped ratchet clasp under the gills.
With a yellow gold chain (750) formed of alternating oval forçat links and interlacing motifs, finished with a spring clasp. 
Beginning of the 20th century.
Unidentified goldsmith's mark.
Total weight : 38,5 g.
Length without chain : 9,5 cm - Length with chain : 19 cm.
Very light scratches of use.
Live Wednesday 8 July 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 47-bis

Amusing wallet featuring an articulated fish in yellow and white gold (750). The head, the tail and the two mobile fins are made of chiselled and amati yellow gold, the body entirely made of a two-tone gold braided mesh. Heart-shaped ratchet clasp under the gills. With a yellow gold chain (750) formed of alternating oval forçat links and interlacing motifs, finished with a spring clasp. Beginning of the 20th century. Unidentified goldsmith's mark. Total weight : 38,5 g. Length without chain : 9,5 cm - Length with chain : 19 cm. Very light scratches of use.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€2,300
Buyer's premium
24%
Amusing wallet featuring an articulated fish in yellow and white gold (750). The head, the tail and the two mobile fins are made of chiselled and amati yellow gold, the body entirely made of a two-tone gold braided mesh. Heart-shaped ratchet clasp under the gills. With a yellow gold chain (750) formed of alternating oval forçat links and interlacing motifs, finished with a spring clasp. Beginning of the 20th century. Unidentified goldsmith's mark. Total weight : 38,5 g. Length without chain : 9,5 cm - Length with chain : 19 cm. Very light scratches of use.
Sale Wednesday 8 July 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris