A. Augis

For sale is this "Plus qu'hier et moins que demain" love token. This love medallion of all love medallions was first created by the famous Lyon jeweller Alphonse Augis. He based this...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889. This is a mid-century example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A.A. with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign...

Augis "Love Medal", "Médaille d'Amour" 18 ct gold pendant. The phrase "+ Qu'hier - Que Demain" is beautifully engraved on this pendant, bringing the message of Love. Let You to know some history behind. The Love Medal was born in 1907, in the Lyon workshops of the A.Augis House. Its creator Alphonse Augis, grandson of the founder of the House, then had the idea of transcribing the verses of a famous poem by Mrs. Rosemonde Rostand entitled "The Old Ones" dating from 1889, a true declaration of love to her husband Edmond Rostand. "Because you see every day I love you more, today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow." The drawing varies, but usually includes a quote from a poem with "more than" and "less than" represented by plus and minus signs, often decorated with precious stones, traditionally rubies. This pendant dates the period of 1910 - 1930 years that is considered the most collectable period of Augis medals. They stay not much so every piece found is really unique one. This antique French charm...

Augis "Love Medal", "Médaille d'Amour" 18 ct gold pendant. The phrase "+ Qu'hier - Que Demain" is beautifully engraved on this pendant, bringing the message of Love. Let You to know some history behind. The Love Medal was born in 1907, in the Lyon workshops of the A.Augis House. Its creator Alphonse Augis, grandson of the founder of the House, then had the idea of transcribing the verses of a famous poem by Mrs. Rosemonde Rostand entitled "The Old Ones" dating from 1889, a true declaration of love to her husband Edmond Rostand. "Because you see every day I love you more, today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow." The drawing varies, but usually includes a quote from a poem with "more than" and "less than" represented by plus and minus signs, often decorated with precious stones, traditionally rubies. This pendant in diferent styles was produced starting from 1900 and this particular one dates the period of 1970-80s years. They stay not much, so every piece found is really unique one. This antique French charm...

Alphonse Augis prominent French jeweler art work the "so called" Love medal. Love Token. This particular medal was produced by the A. Augis atelier in 70s. French gold eagle marks. Signed A.A. on the right side of the front side of the pendant. Decorated with two small synthetic calibrated rubies. This French pendant also is known as "Médaille d'Amour" or "Love token", belongs to the most researchable and highly collectable piece of jewellery. The phrase "+ Qu'hier - Que Demain" is beautifully engraved on this pendant, bringing the message of Love. Let You to know some history behind. The Love Medal was born in 1907, in the Lyon workshops of the French jewelry artist Alphonse Augis. Its creator Alphonse Augis, grandson of the founder of the House had the idea of transcribing the verses of a famous poem by Mrs. Rosemonde Rostand entitled "The Old Ones" dating from 1889, a true declaration of love to her husband Edmond Rostand. "Because you see every day I love you more, today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow." The drawing varies, but usually includes a quote from a poem with "more than" and "less than" represented by plus and minus signs, often decorated with precious stones, traditionally rubies. This pendant in diferent styles was produced starting from 1900 and this particular one dates the period of 1970-80s years. They stay not much, so every piece found is really unique one. This antique French charm...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo. Signed Lasserre and A.Augis. Stamped with the eagle’s head for...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo on a rose gold background. Marked with an A for Augis to the rever...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a faceted scalloped frame. Signed A.Augis. Marked with an A for Augis to the re...