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Vintage French Large Scale Articulated Gold Horse Pendant, by Gaëtan de Percin
Vintage French Large Scale Articulated Gold Horse Pendant, by Gaëtan de Percin
Armored, Articulated.
We spotted this piece immediately — a standout among a display of gold. A horse pendant, yes, but not one we had ever seen: large in scale, fully three-dimensional, clad in armor. And then the discovery: its head, neck, legs, and tail are all articulated. The horse is shown poised in mid-step — as if captured in procession. The armor is engraved with fleurs-de-lis, lions, and eagles — heraldic emblems of lineage, distinction, and power.
But the real marvel is the workmanship. This is the work of Gaëtan de Percin, the Paris atelier founded in 1938 and known for executing jewels for Hermès, Fred, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and other grand maisons. Here, a skilled Percin artisan has meticulously hand-pinned and constructed each joint for articulation — metal engineered to move, much like armor itself.
A piece for the collector who seeks the singular — uncommon, unmistakable, entirely one’s own.
Marked with French eagle’s head and maker’s mark of Gaëtan de Percin.
18k gold.
Dimensions and weight:
● Horse (without loop or attached chain): 28 mm high x 36.7 mm wide x 10.2 mm deep
● Chain and closure: 5.25 inches long
● 23 grams
Period: 1960s/70s
Styling note: The pendant is attached to a specially designed short chain that forms a secure, integrated loop; to close it, pass the elongated link through the slot in the circular closure and pull until the ball reaches the end, forming the loop. We recommend pairing it with a substantial chain that matches the presence and stature of the piece.
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
Armored, Articulated.
We spotted this piece immediately — a standout among a display of gold. A horse pendant, yes, but not one we had ever seen: large in scale, fully three-dimensional, clad in armor. And then the discovery: its head, neck, legs, and tail are all articulated. The horse is shown poised in mid-step — as if captured in procession. The armor is engraved with fleurs-de-lis, lions, and eagles — heraldic emblems of lineage, distinction, and power.
But the real marvel is the workmanship. This is the work of Gaëtan de Percin, the Paris atelier founded in 1938 and known for executing jewels for Hermès, Fred, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and other grand maisons. Here, a skilled Percin artisan has meticulously hand-pinned and constructed each joint for articulation — metal engineered to move, much like armor itself.
A piece for the collector who seeks the singular — uncommon, unmistakable, entirely one’s own.
Marked with French eagle’s head and maker’s mark of Gaëtan de Percin.
18k gold.
Dimensions and weight:
● Horse (without loop or attached chain): 28 mm high x 36.7 mm wide x 10.2 mm deep
● Chain and closure: 5.25 inches long
● 23 grams
Period: 1960s/70s
Styling note: The pendant is attached to a specially designed short chain that forms a secure, integrated loop; to close it, pass the elongated link through the slot in the circular closure and pull until the ball reaches the end, forming the loop. We recommend pairing it with a substantial chain that matches the presence and stature of the piece.
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
