I write on behalf of a friend to see if anyone with more knowledge can help us answer, or understand, an issue with the enamel of a PLM he owns.
He has an early Godet PLM made from gold that he acquired some years ago. The piece has appeared on different websites like Detlev Niemann, Weitze, Andreas S Ising, etc.
As you can see from the photo, the enamel has a paste repair on the upper right arm. In 2015 and 2020 the cross did not show any additional damage or blemish. However, the enamel shows a chip under the second “e” in 2024.
I asked my friend if the cross had been subjected to some kind of force, pressure or hit, or extreme temperature changes, but he says he has kept it with his other stuff and treated with much care.
So, what may have caused this damage?
Could it occur naturally due to the age of enamel?
Any ideas will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.