The common “Gage d’Amitié” (or “friendship token”) message appears on the reverse, and the more unusual “Merit claims love” adorns the front. A white enamel and 18k gold heart pendant encloses a carefully braided piece of hair. Made in 1752, the same year Benjamin Franklin reportedly carried out his famous kite experiment.
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- Materials
18k gold (tests), newer top ring and bale test as 10k gold, white enamel, rock crystal, hair, new 14k gold chain
- Age
Dated 1752
- Condition
Very good - enamel loss in several places along the edges places
- Size
1 1/2" length including the bale, 3/4" width, 18" chain
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Aboutthe
GeorgianEra
1714 — 1837
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