An extremely rare and iconic sterling silver Céline (before the accent was dropped from the logo) horse & carriage logo pendant and unusual horsebit chain. 
A true collector’s item. 
It is hallmarked and signed “Céline”, “Made in France”, and “Paris”. 
 
Celine (formerly Céline) is a luxury French fashion house known for its minimalist, modern designs and high-quality craftsmanship. Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, the brand evolved to specialize in refined, understated ready-to-wear, leather goods, and accessories. After joining the LVMH group in 1987, Celine gained international acclaim, especially under creative directors like Michael Kors and Phoebe Philo. Philo’s tenure, in particular, defined Celine’s signature aesthetic of effortless elegance for the modern woman. Today, under Hedi Slimane, Celine combines timeless sophistication with a contemporary edge, appealing to a global luxury market.
 
The Celine fashion house introduced its horse and carriage logo in the 1960s during its early years of expansion into women’s fashion and leather goods. This logo was inspired by the historical symbols of Parisian elegance and the romanticism of classic French style. The horse and carriage motif evoked a sense of tradition, luxury, and craftsmanship, reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and heritage.
The horse and carriage logo remained an iconic emblem of Celine for decades, becoming especially associated with its leather accessories. However, in 2018, when Hedi Slimane became creative director, he introduced a rebranding that included the removal of the logo and the accent over the "e" in Celine, favoring a minimalist, text-based logo instead.
 
MATERIAL: Silver
AGE: 1960 - 1985
CONDITION: Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use 
SIZE: 
Pendant Height: 7 cm
Width: 5 cm
Chain Length: 60 cm
WEIGHT:
40.84 g
 
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