Hermès

Important Vintage 1960s Hermès 18ct Gold Double-Rope Knot Brooch

Attributed to Georges L’Enfant for Hermès Paris

Condition: Excellent Pre-owned Vintage

Era / Period of Production: Circa 1960s

Material: Solid 18ct Yellow Gold (Official French Eagle's Head Hallmark)

Weight: 18.6 grams

Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm

Product Description

An absolute triumph of mid-century French high-jewellery design. This exquisite 1960s Hermès knot brooch showcases a rare, structural dual-rope motif, masterfully mimicking tightly coiled nautical rigging cords looped into an elegant, intertwining infinity knot.

This highly sculptural piece is strongly attributed to the legendary Parisian master-at-work Georges L’Enfant, whose specialised workshop famously crafted the most celebrated, fluid twisted-gold rope and mesh masterpieces for Hermès, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Differing from more common single-strand variations, this collector's piece features a complex double-ply parallel rope construction, showcasing the unmatched texturing and fluid execution that defined L’Enfant’s atelier.

The brooch fastens securely with a beautifully engineered dual-pin clip mechanism. The pin assembly is meticulously etched with the archival "PARIS" branding and carries the official French state assay control marks for solid 18ct gold, ensuring its elite status as an investment-grade piece of French jewelllery history.

Key Features

Master Atelier Attribution: A spectacular mid-century design capturing the iconic structural rope aesthetics of Georges L'Enfant for Hermès.

Rare Dual-Rope Sculpture: An uncommon double-strand intertwined knot configuration that offers beautiful dimension and play of light.

Substantial Gold Purity: Crafted from 18.6 grams of solid, warm-toned 18K yellow gold with a finely detailed textured finish.

Verified Luxury Hallmarks: Crisply detailed with the historical French gold standard stamps alongside the signature "PARIS" pin inscription.