Type of jewelry: Ancient jewelry \/ Ancient necklace
\nPeriod: Early 19th century
\nOrigin: French work
\nMetal: 750\/1000 Gold (18 k)
\nGuarantee hallmark: ram’s head used in France from 1819 to 1838
\nHallmark: V.I.
\nTotal weight (gross): 37.76 grams
\nState of conservation: Good state of conservation
\nBibliographic references:
\nThis piece of jewelery is made up of five Bressan enamel medallions linked by three rows of chains. The padlock clasp has an enamel decoration with the motto \u00ab\u00a0A moi\u00a0\u00bb.
\nThe fashion for the bondage collar was born in the first half of the 18th century. Gradually, its use is spreading within the French peasantry (Auvergne, Normandy, Poitou\u2026).
\nThe materials, the decor, the number of plates and chains varied according to the wealth of the family.
\nIn Bresse, it does not seem to be worn before the 19th century and is coated with enamels. It is offered at the time of the \u201caccordailles\u201d (engagement) by the young man to his fianc\u00e9e. The qualifier \u00ab\u00a0slavery\u00a0\u00bb would have its origins in the Savoyard and Geneva traditions with reference to the expression \u00ab\u00a0chaining the wife\u00a0\u00bb. In fact, it seems that the abundance of chains that make up this necklace is enough to justify the name.
\nOften attributed to the peasant women from Bresse who wore it during family and village celebrations, it is not excluded that it was also worn by the wealthy city dwellers of the 19th century.
\nBressan enamel is characterized by the application of several layers of enamel. It requires nearly 7 passages in the oven. From the 19th century, the town of Bourg-en-Bresse enjoyed international renown, fueled by the role of universal exhibitions, where Bressan jewelers exhibited their products.
\nPrice: 5380 euros
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