Maison Savard, Branches de gui, Paris, circa 1901 Three jeweler's hatpins decorated with mistletoe branches in the Art Nouveau spirit. Marks "Savard Double" and "Titre fixe" for the house of Auguste Savard. This firm was well known in Paris for the production of gold-lined jewelry. His process was patented in 1849 and received numerous awards, notably at the Universal Exhibitions.

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