Gay Frères
Ebony Wood and Gold Stallion Head Bangle
An 18ct gold and ebony wood stallion bangle by Gay Frères c.1970s, the open by-pass style bangle is fashioned from carved and polished ebony wood which tapers at one end and the other set with an 18ct yellow gold stallion’s head with orange gem-set eyes. The bangle opens with a central swivel mechanism which allows the bangle to twist open sideways.
£7,850.00
Information
Maker
Gay Frères
Origin
Switzerland
Period
1940-1980
Gemstone
2 x orange cabochon gemstone eyes, possibly garnet
Setting
18ct gold with maker's mark and stamped 750
Dimensions
Inner circumference: 16cm / 6.3"
Bangle width: 1cm
Weight Description
42 grams
REF
128214
Director’s Notes
This is a quintessential 1970s jewel from this Swiss company which was founded in 1835 in Geneva. They made torques, cuffs and rings with favoured motifs including leopard, tiger and stallion heads like this one. As well as precious metals, which were used both with and without diamonds and gemstones, their jewels often featured organic materials such as the ebony wood this bangle is made from.
