French 18K Yellow Gold Wire Horse Pendant, Owl Hallmark (2.75" x 2")

A galloping silhouette in bent gold wire, all fluid lines and playful energy.  This oversized pendant captures a horse in profile: pricked ears, flowing mane, arched neck. The entire piece is constructed from hand-shaped 18k yellow gold wire, soldered at the joints and left open within the body for a light, sketch-like feel. A tiny ball forms the eye. The scale-to-hand photos show just how substantial this pendant is (nearly three inches tall), but the airy construction keeps it wearable rather than heavy.  Details: • Solid 18k yellow gold (75% purity, 750°/00) • Hallmark: French owl mark (poinçon de hibou) stamped on both bail and pendant body; indicates 18k gold imported to France • Weight: 7.05 g • Pendant dimensions: Approx. 2.75 H x 2 W (70 x 50 mm) • Bail opening accommodates most chains • Construction: Wire-work with soldered joints; open gallery throughout • Cleaned with Speed Brite; ready to wear  Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light surface wear consistent with age (visible as faint scratches in close-up photos). All solder joints intact. No dents, no repairs.  This one almost didn't make it out of my personal collection. The whimsy, the scale, the fact that it's French-hallmarked solid gold but feels more like a sketch than a casting. It's a statement piece that doesn't take itself too seriously.   Keywords: 18k gold pendant, French hallmark, owl mark, horse pendant, wire jewelry, vintage gold, statement pendant, equestrian jewelry, large pendant