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Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Beautiful old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s

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Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, by FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE, necklace length 40 cm, weight 50 g (very light), length of the central pendant 10 cm, central bead dimension 3 cm, good condition. Françoise MONTAGUE took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop at the end of the 1940s. After the takeover, his most important clients are Nina Ricci and Franck & Fils. Montague's creations are not marked and it is often difficult to identify them correctly. Montague continued to work in the business through the 1950s and 1960s, winning awards including the Grand Prix des Créations de Bijouterie Costumerie in 1961, and maintaining a loyal following. In 1978 the business was taken over by Marion Stern who still oversees the Françoise Montague workshop in Paris. FR: Magnifique COLLIER ancien, vintage des années 50s, par FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE, longueur du collier 40 cm, poids 50 g (très léger), longueur du pendentif central 10 cm, dimension de perle central 3 cm, bon état. Françoise MONTAGUE a repris l'atelier de joaillerie De Saurma à la fin des années 1940. Après la reprise, ses clients les plus importants sont Nina Ricci et Franck & Fils. Créations de Montague ne sont pas marquées et il est souvent difficile de les identifier correctement. Montague a continué à travailler dans l'entreprise pendant les années 1950 et 1960, obtenant des récompenses, dont le Grand Prix des Créations de Bijouterie Fantaisie en 1961, et conservant une clientèle fidèle. En 1978 l'affaire a été reprit par Marion Stern qui supervise toujours l'atelier Françoise Montague à Paris.
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  • Weight:
    50 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (100 mm)Length: 15.75 in (400 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-CLOUD, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3487219436712
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