Gold pendant, Piaget

Designed as a branch surrounding a Dali d'Or, depicting the faces of Salvador and Gala Dalí, the reverse with abstract motifs, coin signed 2 Dalí 1966, mount signed Piaget, numbered, together with a gold chain, length approximately 455mm.

Mount signed Piaget, numbered 541, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Dalí d'Or partially signed H, most likely in reference to Huguenin Frères, stamped 0.900 for 22 carat gold. Little signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and use. In excellent condition. Measurements approximately 45 x 35 x 9mm. Gold chain with maker's mark, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, hoop damaged. Total gross weight approximately 41 grams.
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In 1966, Dalí created two medals for the "Monnaie de Paris" and started minting his own currency known as the "Dalí d'Or". Representing himself and his wife and muse, Gala, the coins were made over a ten year period in conjunction with Huguenin Frères and had four denominations ranging from half a Dalí d'Or to five Dalí d'Or. The present model is the result of a collaboration between Yves Piaget and Salvador Dalí and features a two Dalí d'Or coin.