A Gold, Enamel and Gem-set Brooch by Lucien Falize,

of circular form featuring the word 'Recuerdo' (memento) in Medieval script, the initial letter carried out in
diamonds in a separate cartouche, the rest of the word arranged in a circle in translucent red enamel against
an opaque cream ground simulating illuminated script on vellum.  The circular form is centred with a
diamond-set pansy signifying 'Pensee', translating as a 'thought' or 'memento'. 

Maker: Lucien Falize
Paris, c.1880.

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