This darling little pin was made back in the 30's or 40's in France as a souvenir for the Chamonix resort in the French Alps. I adore the charming, detailed birds sitting on a flowering branch, and the dangling golden letters. Magnifique!
Sterling silver and 14k gold plate, unmarked.
Measures approximately 1 1/2” long.
Here's a little more about Chamonix:
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (usually shortened to Chamonix) is a resort area near the junction of France, Switzerland and Italy. At the base of Mont Blanc, 2024 the highest summit in the Alps, it's renowned for its skiing. Year-round, cable cars take visitors up to several nearby peaks with panoramic views, including Aiguille du Midi above town, and Pointe Helbronner, across vast glacier fields on the Italian border.
Product code: Vintage French Chamonix Pin 2024